General Pet Advice

As the cold and flu season approaches, pet owners often wonder if their pets can catch these illnesses too. The answer is yes - pets can indeed catch colds and flu, though the viruses that affect them are typically different from those that infect humans.

At Cathcart & Winn Vets we are proud to offer comprehensive and cost-effective preventative healthcare plans to keep your pet as healthy as possible.

Have you been noticing an increased water intake by your dog or cat recently in Farnham? There might be instances where you find yourself refilling their water bowl more often than usual.

Finding a lump doesn't necessarily signify a severe health issue, and even if it turns out to be a type of cancer, there could be several treatment approaches available. Let's delve into how we can identify the nature of this lump and explore the potential treatment routes.

Pet passports no longer valid from 1 January 2021

You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.

We all know it’s not healthy for our pets to be overweight and in extreme circumstances like these, it could be easy to fall into bad habits by giving your pet extra treats or naughty snacks.  Advice on how to keep your pet at a healthy weight whilst in isolation.

As well as looking out for our own mental wellbeing, it’s also important to keep an eye on your pet’s behaviour and look out for signs of anxiety.  Our guide to supporting your pet’s mental health may give you some ideas about how to keep them calm and happy.

During this period of uncertainty and with many of us self-isolating and in lock-down, some of our clients have been asking questions about COVID-19 in relation to their pet and also how to manage their mental and physical wellbeing.  We have pulled together this guide which we hope you’ll find useful.

Why are some animals more sensitive to fireworks then others?

Animal’s hearing is a lot more sensitive than ours in both volume and range, this is necessary for their hunting abilities.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition which can tend to flare-up during the colder winter months. It affects both cats and dogs and is very common in older animals of both species.