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Penny is a 9.5 year old female neutered Shih Tzu. She presented with a history of 24 hours of tachpnoea and exercise intolerance triggered during a longer than normal walk. She had vomited once on the morning of presentation. The client had reported occasional coughing with exercise for a few weeks prior to presentation, and slowing on her walks for 48 hours prior to onset of clinical signs. She was not up to date with her vaccinations and her flea and worming prevention had lapsed, she was in otherwise good health.

PetsnVets Scotstoun Practice has reopened after suffering fire damage.

Pets, just like humans, can suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions in pets are often caused by environmental factors, such as pollen or dust as well as certain foods or insect bites. As a pet owner, it's important to be aware of the common allergies in pets and the symptoms they may experience.

The majority of the nation gets excited to be eating Easter eggs or chocolate for breakfast, lunch or dinner - or perhaps all three! But we need to careful and ensure our pets don’t get a hold of any, as chocolate could be dangerous for our animals, especially dogs!

When we think about weight management in pets it can be easy to focus on their exercise routine and how active they might, or might not, be. However, getting them out for their daily walk is only part of it, and in fact what they eat from one day to the next plays an equally important role.

A top vet at leading Scottish animal hospital, Pets'n'Vets Roundhouse, has successfully carried out intricate, life-changing surgery on a tiny miniature poodle weighing less than 3kg, using a 3D guide to optimise outcome. 

As we head into the festive season, we want to reassure you that we will still be here for you and your pet, however, with some slightly different opening hours than normal.

Just like us, our pets feel the cold; whilst we can indulge in hot drinks and wrap up in layers and warm up by the fire, you should also consider how to keep your pets happy and warm as the temperatures start to fall.

Pets'n'Vets, a leading Glasgow veterinary group has implemented an innovative restructure of its nursing team with the aim of creating clear career pathway development opportunities. 

A former NHS physiotherapist who spent almost two decades treating humans is celebrating after being recognised for hitting the same high standards in the veterinary world.