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  With the summer heat upon us, it’s important that we help our pets stay cool and hydrated too! Read on to learn about some common hot weather hazards for dogs, and how to keep your pet safe. The floor is lava: Hot pavement Under the hot summer sun, pavement can rapidly reach scorching temperatures and will retain heat for several...

Whilst our feline friends might insist that every month is National Cat Lovers month, this month it’s official! In celebration of all our wonderful feline patients, the North Road Veterinary team has put together a list of quality environmental enrichment suggestions for cats. What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment in...

What is bloat in dogs? Gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV or bloat), is a serious condition that can be quickly fatal and is considered as a veterinary emergency. It’s a condition in which food, gas, or fluids stretch a dog’s stomach, causing abdominal pain and a sudden increase in the dog's abdomen. In severe cases, stomach diste...

Why your cat grooms Most household cats will spend time grooming by licking, scratching, and rubbing at their paws, ears, joints, and just about everywhere else to stay clean. And, more than that, when your cat is grooming, it may also be: regulating body temperature keeping their coat soft and clean with oils stimulating circulation&nbsp...

What is hypothyroidism in dogs? Hypothyroidism affects your dog’s thyroid gland which plays an essential role in producing and maintaining hormone levels in its body. Part of the endocrine system, the thyroid gland helps to produce a hormone called thyroxine (T4).  This hormone plays an important part in the regulation of your dog&r...