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Tips for Healthy Pets During Self Isolation
These are uncertain times for everyone and not the least for your pets. If you’re a pet owner, then you know the worry of wondering if you can keep yourself, as well as your furry friend, safe and healthy. And it’s best that you get prepared now, while you can, just in case the situation…
5 Different Type Of Veterinarians That You’ll Meet
As a pet owner, your pet’s health remains a constant priority. This is where a good veterinarian comes into the picture. Veterinarians, or ‘vets’, are trained to treat animals when they are sick or injured. Just like your family doctor, it’s always wise to have a vet on call whenever your pet becomes unwell. While…
Coronavirus update: what we know and how it could affect the relationship with your pet
With Chinese animal shelters overflowing on the mainland as concerned pet owners try to minimise their risk of exposure to the novel Coronavirus (COVID) that has claimed over 3,000 lives globally, the hysteria has started to reach boiling point. We’ve put together an executive summary of the main FAQ’s we’re receiving and expecting: What’s the…
GDV (Bloat) in Dogs: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating This Life-Threatening Condition
As pet owners, we strive to ensure our furry friends are happy and healthy, but some emergencies strike without warning. Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), often referred to as bloat, is one such life-threatening condition that demands immediate attention. This dangerous condition can cause a dog’s stomach to fill with gas and twist, cutting off blood flow…
Coronavirus; Are animals to blame?
We’ve (just) survived the Bushfire Disaster in Australia, and now it’s happening again – disease outbreaks are a bit like fires – where the virus is the fire, and susceptible people and animals are the fuel. The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak has caused division and controversy in our society, with the crisis had already infected more…
Water restrictions in Sydney – distilling the most important information for all our SCV family.
With the devastation surrounding the events of the recent bushfires and the social disharmony that has been occurring, most of us want to ‘do the right thing’ in our community even more properly now. Perhaps most importantly, water conservation is on many of our minds right now during this time of drought that is leading…
Mast Cell Tumours
What is a Mast Cell Tumour? Mast cell tumours (MCT) are the most common skin tumour found in dogs. They can also affect other areas of the body including the spleen, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and bone marrow. Some breeds are predisposed to MCT – Boxers, Staffordshire bull terriers, Beagles, Weimaraners, Rhodesian ridgebacks, Shar-peis, Golden retrievers,…
15 Reasons A Rabbit Might Be The Pet For You
Are Rabbits Good Pets? Pets can add a lot to your life. No matter which type you get, they offer affection, fun, and companionship. There are many different pets available, but one of the most overlooked is the humble rabbit. Bunnies might just be the cutest of them all . From their soft fur to…
What heatwaves do to pets (especially squishy faced breeds)
We love our pets and do everything to make them comfortable and happy, but heatwaves can really distress pets without them letting us know. Just like their ‘hoomans’ some pets can handle the heat just fine, while others really suffer. Dogs also tend to fare worse in heatwaves and hot days than cats as cats…
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats – Causes and Diagnosis
Chronic kidney disease is a condition commonly seen in older cats and is a long-term degradation of the kidneys’ ability to function properly to filter and regulate electrolytes, toxins, and metabolites from the body. There are many causes of chronic kidney disease which are known, but also a lot which is unknown. Exposure to certain…