Forth Valley Veterinary Clinic Blog
Our top tips and useful information regarding pet and animal health…
Food Glorious Food
“It’s simply my most favourite thing in the whole wide world apart from being with you my human. But I just can’t handle as many calories as I use too, and the extra weight makes it harder for me to get around.”
Arthritis and Diet
There are several trains of thought within the veterinary profession; use grain-free diets, use homemade diets, or use prescription diets that focus on joint disease (and weight loss) and that may or may not include grain. Some grain-free brands of dry dog food include Meals-for-Mutts (stocked at the clinic), Taste of the Wild or Black Hawk – to name a few. Some Prescription foods for joint disease include Hills J/d, Hills Mobility or Hills Metabolic + Mobility. We stock both Hills and Meals-for-Mutts at the clinic.
BBQ's and Family Picnics
Everyone loves a cookout, especially your pet, who gets to feast on table scraps. Some surprising foods, such as grapes, onions, garlic and raisins, can be toxic to dogs if consumed in large quantities and should stay off their menu.
Easter Dangers
Easter... my favourite holiday. They only time you can eat chocolate for breakfast without the guilt.
Unfortunately the same isn’t for our fur babies. During the month of April we will be doing mini blog posts on dangerous foods for your pets!
Christmas Dangers
Christmas is coming!!
Along with unwanted extra weight, Christmas carries some added dangers for your pets that you may not be aware of.
Our staff are wildly passionate about animals and making sure your pet is living its healthiest and happiest life
Back that passion with expert qualifications and a love of learning, and it’s safe to say your fur family is in very safe hands.