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Parvovirus: a preventable killer

Lucy Richardson writes that dog owners must get their pets vaccinated

Lucy Richardson writes that dog owners must get their pets vaccinated

• Jun 20, 2024 7:59 AM

Environment

Researcher studies Bermuda bees for better hive building

Nichol Piniak says local bees are doing well despite high levels of varroa mites

Nichol Piniak says local bees are doing well despite high levels of varroa mites

• Mar 08, 2024 7:54 AM

Health

Kennel cough cases reported on island

About five dogs attend Ettrick Animal Hospital with what is believed to be canine infectious respiratory disease

About five dogs attend Ettrick Animal Hospital with what is believed to be canine infectious respiratory disease

• Sep 25, 2023 7:55 AM

Wellness

Take stock of the treats you feed your pet

Fried or fatty foods should not be a part of your dog’s diet as they risk causing acute pancreatitis, writes Lucy Richardson

Fried or fatty foods should not be a part of your dog’s diet as they risk causing acute pancreatitis, writes Lucy Richardson

• Jul 13, 2023 7:59 AM

Wellness

An easy fix to a ‘nasty little problem’

Pet owners often do not realise that the flea is the most common cause of tapeworm in both cats and dogs, writes Lucy Richardson

Pet owners often do not realise that the flea is the most common cause of tapeworm in both cats and dogs, writes Lucy Richardson

• May 18, 2023 7:59 AM

Wellness

When it comes to cats how old is old?

When it comes to older cats, many people associate the signs of illnesses with ageing, not realising that they can be helped

When it comes to older cats, many people associate the signs of illnesses with ageing, not realising that they can be helped

• May 04, 2023 7:51 AM

Wellness

Why does my dog need a dentist?

It’s a well-known fact that brushing your teeth twice daily helps to prevent dental disease, and this is true for our pets as well. Daily teeth brushing with a...

It’s a well-known fact that brushing your teeth twice daily ...

• Jul 07, 2022 7:59 AM

Wellness

Obesity has hit animals too

There is no doubt about it, our pets are increasing in weight. Around 60 per cent of dogs and 55 per cent of cats are classified as overweight or obese accordin...

There is no doubt about it, our pets are increasing in weigh...

• Jan 20, 2022 7:55 AM

Wellness

Cats, and Christmas

Tis the season to deck the halls and it’s a wonderful time to be a mobile vet and take a peek at all the beautiful decorations our clients have in their homes. ...

Tis the season to deck the halls and it’s a wonderful time t...

• Dec 23, 2021 8:00 AM

Wellness

Horses, dogs, hamsters and dentists

Did you know that horses need dentists? I know you’re all imagining a horse, feet up in the dentist chair getting a flossing but it’s true! When horses eat, the...

Did you know that horses need dentists? I know you’re all im...

• Dec 09, 2021 7:50 AM

Environment

Large-scale bee deaths spark fears over insects’ health

The mystery death of hundreds of bees has raised fears about the health of the species. Sara Zakszewska, from Pembroke, said she spotted dead bees as she walked...

The mystery death of hundreds of bees has raised fears about...

• Oct 25, 2021 12:04 PM

Wellness

Flystrike, a ‘terrible horror movie’ for bunnies

I went to an appointment last week which made me think that I had neglected my rabbit owners and should maybe write a column for them. The bunny I visited had f...

I went to an appointment last week which made me think that ...

• Sep 30, 2021 7:57 AM

Health

Dog vaccine offered after jump in killer parvovirus cases

A huge increase in cases of a deadly dog virus has led to special vaccination clinics being organised. The move came after cases of canine parvovirus, a gastroi...

A huge increase in cases of a deadly dog virus has led to sp...

• Aug 18, 2021 7:58 AM

Health

Vets fear being overwhelmed by parvovirus cases

The island’s vets are scrambling to coordinate an emergency vaccination drive for dogs as an outbreak of a fast-spreading virus takes an increasing toll. The Be...

The island’s vets are scrambling to coordinate an emergency ...

• Aug 07, 2021 8:04 AM

Health

A Covid-19 warning for pets

Precautions should be taken to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus from humans to the cat population, the government veterinarian has warned. Jonathan N...

Precautions should be taken to prevent the transmission of t...

• Jun 27, 2020 8:00 AM

Health

Vector Control to monitor store’s rat problem

Rats filmed scurrying across the grounds of a central parish grocery store have prompted Vector Control teams to introduce weekly inspections at the site. The r...

Rats filmed scurrying across the grounds of a central parish...

• Nov 12, 2019 7:00 AM

Other

Neighbourhood hit by ‘brazen’ rats

A central parish has been hit by a plague of rats, residents said yesterday. Residents in the Appleby Lane area of Paget said the neighbourhood had been overrun...

A central parish has been hit by a plague of rats, residents...

• Jul 04, 2019 8:00 AM

Other

Cat flu halts adoptions at SPCA

Cat adoptions at the Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter in Paget have been temporarily suspended because of the cat “flu”. Two cat...

Cat adoptions at the Bermuda Society for the Prevention of C...

• Jun 16, 2016 1:00 AM

Environment

‘Never-ending’ fight against rodents

Whether they are nibbling through cables, carrying disease into homes or even jumping on shoulders in restaurants, rodents are a fact of life in Bermuda. The Is...

Whether they are nibbling through cables, carrying disease i...

• Jan 19, 2016 7:00 AM