Cats tend to be better than dogs at regulating their own body temperatures since their ancestors originally came from the desert, but when the summer heat strikes, our feline friends can still sometimes suffer from overheating and dehydration. Heatstroke is the most life-threatening form of hyperthermia, and occurs when your cat is overwhelmed by heat Read More
Can You Leave a Dog in a Car?
On April 23, 2024
Dogs are unable to sweat in the same way humans can and they have thick fur, which makes it more difficult for them to keep cool. This makes them much more susceptible to heatstroke. Stationary cars can become extremely hot very quickly, particularly in the summer months, and every year there are tragic reports of Read More
Heatstroke in Dogs: Spotting the Signs and How to Cool Them
On April 22, 2024
Heatstroke is the most serious form of hyperthermia, and is sometimes also called sunstroke. Rather than sweating through their skin like we do, dogs cool themselves down by panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and nose. Sometimes, this isn’t enough to bring their body temperature down sufficiently. If a dog’s body temperature is Read More
Woolcool: How it Works and Ways to Reuse it
On April 16, 2024
Woolcool is a sustainable packaging solution used widely in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Fresh food and some medicines often need to be kept at a low temperature during transit to ensure they arrive at the customer’s door in good condition. Here at Animed, we use Woolcool to package our pet medicines that require refrigeration. Read More
Skin Tags on Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
On April 15, 2024
Dogs can get skin tags on their body, similar to the ones that we get. Skin tags are small, relatively common growths of skin, which can appear anywhere on a dog’s body. They are usually harmless, and often there is no medical need to have them removed. In this blog we’ll go into detail about Read More
Hay Fever in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment
On April 10, 2024
For many of us, the pollen season can bring lots of unwanted symptoms like a runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy eyes and sneezing. In fact, the NHS estimates that 1 in 5 people will suffer from hay fever at some point in their lives. But, what about dogs? Can pollen affect dogs in this way Read More
Heart Disease in Dogs
On April 9, 2024
Heart disease is the umbrella term to describe a wide range of conditions that affect the heart. Some of the most common types of heart disease in dogs include mitral valve disease, dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation. Heart disease is often caused by a leaking valve, a vessel that is too narrow, or a change Read More
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
On April 8, 2024
Cushing’s disease is the more commonly used name for a condition called hyperadrenocorticism. It’s caused by the chronic overproduction of the hormone cortisol, and is fairly common in middle-aged and older dogs. There are a wide range of symptoms associated with Cushing’s disease, but it’s a condition that progresses slowly, making signs sometimes difficult to Read More
Best Dog Shampoo for Itchy Skin
On April 3, 2024
Itchy, dry and flaky skin can affect dogs of all breeds and left unchecked, it can severely impact a pup’s quality of life. Constant scratching and biting can lead to skin breakages, which can then lead to infection and make the problem even worse. Luckily, there are some excellent dog shampoos available designed to calm Read More
Cat Skin Conditions: How Can I Soothe My Cat’s Itchy Skin?
On April 2, 2024
Skin is the largest organ of a cat’s body, making up as much as a quarter of their weight. It has many important jobs, including regulating temperature and providing a protective barrier against the environment. Cat skin conditions can weaken this protective barrier, causing severe irritation and making your cat feel unwell in many cases. Read More