Antifreeze - Causes kidney failure, Cats and rabbits need to ingest only very small amounts to show symptoms.
Avocado - Fatal in birds
Bleach and other Cleaning Products - many of these chemicals are highly acidic or alkaline and can cause tongue and mouth ulcers when licked by dogs or cats.
Chocolate- causes heart rhythm abnormalities and nervous system signs (e.g. excitement, tremors, seizures)
Graps and Rainsins - can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Lilies - have been shown to cause kidney failure in cats.
Macadamia Nuts - causes weakness in dogs, within ability to stand, vomiting and depression.
Oleander, Rhododendron, Azalea, Crocus, Foxglove, Hyacinth Bulbus - causes heart problems.
Onions - cause anaemia by destroying red blood cells.
Painkillers - Panadol, Nurofen & Aspirin can cause gastrointestinal ulcers and are toxic to liver and kidneys.
Rat Poison - causes blood clotting problems, recognized by internal bleeding, blood in stools or urine, vomiting blood
Recreational Drugs - (e.g. marijuana, ecstasy) - Uncontrolled and/or Fearful behaviour extreme agitation, incoordination, tremors, seizures, abnormal heart rhythm
Slug and Snall Bite - diarrhoea, quickly followed by tremors and seizures.

Canine Parvovirus Disease (Enteritis) This virus is most commonly seen in young dogs. Symptoms include severe vomiting, depression, abdominal pain, and blood-stained diarrhoea.
Canine Distemper (Hard Pad Disease) CD affects young dogs, causing severe respiratory infections. The main source of infection is by inhalation due to close contact between dogs. Symptoms include runny eyes and nose, coughing, vomiting, depression, diarrhoea and thickening of the pads, followed by nervous signs such as twitching and fits.
Canine Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease) This bacterial disease can be contracted via rats or from the infected urine of other dogs. Kidney and liver damage can occur. Leptospirosis is also a disease that can infect humans.
Canine Viral Hepatitis (Rubarth's Disease) This highly contagious Virus attacks the liver causing jaundice, vomiting, diarrhoea, and clouding of the cornea (Blue Eye).
Rabies Under the Pet Travel Scheme, should you plan to travel abroad with your dog a Rabies vaccination will be required, and a Pet Passport will need to be issued.
Infectious Bronchitis (Kennel Cough) There are several agents which can cause Infectious Bronchitis, more commonly known as Kennel Cough. A vaccination is available to protect your dog against the bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica which is one of the key organisms that causes this condition.
If your dog regularly encounters other dogs, routine vaccination against Kennel Cough is strongly recommended. Kennel Cough vaccination is a requirement before dogs are allowed into boarding kennels. This vaccine is administered as drops into the nose.

Dental disease in dogs is a very common problem. Like our teeth, dogs' teeth need to be looked after and ideally should be brushed on a regular basis using a veterinary toothpaste. We can also offer a range of diets, gels, liquids and food treats which will help to maintain good oral health.
Regular dental checks will identify the start of any possible problems. It is not unusual for dogs to need a general anaesthetic to have their teeth descaled and polished. This will help to prevent extensive dental surgery which may include extraction of teeth later when your pet is older.
Chronic dental disease and infection will have a serious adverse effect to your dog's general health. Most owners will notice that after dental surgery their dog appears much happier, is eating well again and has better smelling breath.

Parvo virus Parvo, also known as feline panleukopenia infection (FPV). Because of widespread vaccination, this disease is less common today, although the danger is still very high. When the condition manifests as severe and frequently fatal gastroenteritis (infection of the stomach and intestines), it causes intense melancholy, vomiting, diarrhoea with or without blood, dehydration, and collapse. To other cats, it is highly contagious. A high degree of durable protection is offered by vaccination.
Feline upper respiratory tract virus The caliciviruses (FCV) and the Feline herpes virus may cause the illness at the same time. The syndrome is frequently mistakenly referred to as the cat flu or as feline upper respiratory infection (URI). It is a very common infection in cats who are not vaccinated, and although it is typically not very serious, except in small kittens, it can create long-term issues. Since a strong immunity to these viruses is not permanent and can be beaten by a high dosage of the viruson in is the surrounding environment, vaccination is only marginally successful. Getting vaccinated dramatically shortens the length and severity of infection.
Rabies Rabies is a viral disease that is nearly always fatal in affected animals, including cats. It almost usually results in death and because people and other animals can contract the infection through an infected animal's bite. Neurological problems brought on by rabies swiftly result in death. vaccination provides strong immunity, and it keeps the disease at bay. It's always a good idea to ensure your cats are current on their vaccinations.
Ringworm Ringworm is the common word for dermatophytosis, a fungal disease that may affect a cat's nails, fur, and skin. The fungus is not a worm; rather, it is a food source for dead cells. The target-shaped lesion encircled by a scaly ring that appears on humans is where the term "ringworm" originated. Direct skin-to-skin contact between individuals or between afflicted animals and humans is how it is transmitted.