Free pet-care news & advice
As part of our holistic approach to the care of your pet, Richard Black and the team like to provide regular, preventative, timely and up-to-date pet care advice and practice news for all pet owners in Southside Glasgow. We update these pages at least monthly so it’s always worth checking back to get our latest stories and advice.
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Top Tips from Richard on Summer BBQ Pet Safety
Planning a BBQ this summer? Check out our Vet’s top tips for ensuring your pets have fun, stay safe, and can enjoy some tasty treats too.
Rouken Glen Vets’ Guide to a Safe Summer by the Sea with Your Dog
Can all dogs swim? Is it too hot for dogs? Read our beach and water safety advice for a happy and chilled summer holiday season.
Is my rabbit overweight? Try this simple test
Richard suggests trying this at home to see if your rabbit is carrying too much excess body fat.
Five tried and tested ways to give a cat a tablet
Here are five ways to give your cat a tablet, tried and tested by our Giffnock veterinary nurses.
Vet nurses in Giffnock have the best dog grooming tips for you
Is there more to dog grooming than just getting rid of tangles and dead hair? Find out what our veterinary nurses advise in our article.
Worm Watch: 8 Signs to look for in your dog
Vet Richard Black talks about worms in dogs and how to spot them at home. Plus, download our bonus flea spotting guide.
Vets in Giffnock share the health risks of parasites in small pets
Are pet rodents like mice, rats, and hamsters susceptible to internal parasites like tapeworms and pinworms? Find out in our article.
Rouken Glen Vets explore why regular worming is important for cats
Intestinal worms can pose a real health risk to our feline friends, and humans too when it’s tapeworms in cats. Learn more here.
Rouken Glen Vets on spring gardening safety for dog owners
Learn which plants are toxic to dogs as well as pet-friendly plants, ready for your first spring gardening session this month.
Get Rouken Glen Vets’ guide to edible gardens for small furries
Learn the benefits of creating an edible garden for your pet, as well as tips on which foods to plant and what you’ll need to get started.