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Healthy, upright ears in dogs and cats are largely self-cleaning, and there is no need for routine cleaning. However, owners should still regularly check their pet’s ears. It’s best to get puppies and kittens accustomed to ear checks early by making it a positive experience—reward them with a treat, extra cuddles, or playtime afterwards. Daily ear checks are particularly important for breeds with floppy ears (e.g., Spaniels, Setters, Read more…

Every year, after the festive Christmas celebrations, concerns arise once again about noise anxiety in beloved pets during the New Year's Eve fireworks. Between the holidays, pet owners often come to us with requests for sedatives to help their dogs or cats get through New Year's Eve calmly and without fear. Not long ago, the active ingredient acepromazine (brand name: Vetranquil) was commonly administered to dogs and cats with noise anxiety. This medication gives the impression Read more…

Small mammals are particularly susceptible to dental problems due to their dental anatomy (continuously growing teeth). While small rodents such as rats, mice, hamsters, etc. only grow incisors throughout their lives, rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas grow both incisors and molars. Regular weight checks by you, the pet owner, will help to identify early signs of problems such as weight loss. Regular preventive dental check-ups (once or twice a year) should be carried out at our practice. Proper nutrition plays Read more…

Vaccination is an essential part of preventive healthcare for rabbits and ferrets. Rabbits must be vaccinated against myxomatosis (rabbit pox) and RHD 1+2. Regardless of the type of housing, all rabbits (indoor and outdoor) should be vaccinated regularly. Vaccination intervals depend on the vaccine and the manufacturer. We offer Nobivak Plus® (annually) and the combination of RikaVacc Myxomatosis® and Filavak® (every six months). We will be happy to discuss which vaccine is suitable for your pet in a personal consultation. Ferrets are vaccinated against distemper and rabies. As with dogs and cats, rabies Read more…