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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hcnoDuh700[/embed] 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...
If you live in the Sydney metro area and have a pampered pooch, you may have heard about the recent scare of Leptospirosis in the area. Leptospirosis is a bacterium which is transmitted through contact with stagnant water bodies and is often transmitted from the...
Heat Stroke In Dogs What is Heat stroke? Heat stroke is a deadly condition which occurs when high external temperatures cause your dog's body temperature to rise dangerously high. If untreated heat stroke can lead to multiple organ failure, seizures, and death. Is my dog at risk? Dogs suffer...
Whether you have a cat or a dog, grooming is an important part of maintaining your pet’s physical appearance and overall wellbeing for a number of reasons. While they groom themselves, they can’t always get to those hard to reach places. Pets with hairy faces tend to...
Finding rental places with pets can be a real challenge. Owning property in Sydney is an impossible dream for many people, forcing them (and their furry friends!) to search for rental options. Unfortunately, the struggle to find pet friendly housing leads to the surrender and...
If your dog is constantly scratching, shaking their head or rubbing their ears on furniture, you are not alone. Ear irritation is one of the most common reasons dogs visit the vet, and while it may seem minor at first, ongoing discomfort can quickly develop...
Daschunds (sometimes known as sausage dogs or dackels) are one of the most instantly recognisable dog breeds in the world. They have been made famous by Disney, social media and well-known enthusiasts such as Peter Alexander. But while everyone is quick to comment on how adorable...
Why we’re Pro-Proheart There are many different brands of heartworm preventatives on the market these days. Of these many brands, the vast majority contain the active ingredient milbemycin oxime. Why is this important information for you, a dog owner? Because, if you are one of the...
There are around 70 species of ticks in Australia. Of these many ticks, you have probably heard of Ixodes holocyclus, or the paralysis tick. Preventative medicine has thankfully come a long way in the last decade and we are lucky enough to have access to fantastic...
So close, yet so far. How we almost eradicated feline panleukopaenia virus. Feline panleukopenia virus, also known as feline enteritis, is a deadly viral infection of cats that was first discovered more than 100 years ago. As pet owners started to religiously vaccinate their kittens...
Selecting guinea pigs Guinea pigs are highly social animals and are best kept in groups of at least 2 piggies. Pick active, inquisitive guinea pigs that are roaming around their enclosure. The eyes of the guinea pigs should be clear and free of discharge, and the...
How to Microchip your Dog or Cat What is a microchip and how does it work? A microchip is a small device that provides electronic identification of your pet when detected by a special scanner. Each chip has a unique number linked to the NSW Companion Animals...
We insure our homes, our cars, our phones, ourselves…but why don’t we all insure our pets? Yes, pet insurance is becoming increasingly common however most pets are still uninsured. Why should I insure my pets? Veterinary medicine and animal care have advanced considerably in the last decade;...
Dog breath? Cat breath? It should stink, shouldn’t it? Actually no. It should smell a little, but any excessive odour may indicate dental disease. Dental disease in Dogs & Cats is caused by bacteria under the gum line causing infections. These infections cause lysis or breakdown...
Christmas is a time for friends, family and food! The weather is hot, everyone is in a great mood and our pets are right there with us. It’s such a busy (and sometimes stressful!) time of year but it is still so important to keep our...