Pet Health

With many friends and families preparing to get together over the festive season, I wanted share my top tips for keeping pets safe at Christmas during this fun, but often stressful time. With almost 70% of Australian households now being home to over 28 million pets, almost half having at least one dog1 and a third housing at least one cat2, Australian pet ownership is...

There can be a number of reasons for a dog not eating their food and it often it has to do with what we are doing. If your dog doesn’t seem to like a new food you are serving, or they are a fussy eater in general, you may find you are over-feeding them, giving them too many treats or encouraging them to become fussy...

Halloween is a growing celebration in Australia, and many pet parents include their dogs in the celebrations. Whilst the constant door-bell ringing of trick-or-treaters and scary costumes add to the thrill of the day, it may not be the case for the furry family members in our households. This holiday can quickly turn into a terrifying time for our pets so PETstock VET Dr Tara...

Many people may not realise the dangers of grass seeds in dogs and just how much of a risk, this tiny seed can pose for them, especially during the summer months. These seeds can easily get trapped in a dog's fur, ears, eyes, nose, and paws, and can cause a range of health issues, so it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms...

Using essential oils for anxious dogs and extracts from plants that are known for their calming properties can help keep dogs relaxed in many scenarios. Even at bath time, when the most placid of dogs can get anxious about grooming. Scientific studies into the use of aromatherapy with dogs goes as far back as the mid-1800s in Germany and France, and it’s a widely accepted...

Anxiety is VERY common in our beloved dogs yet many people miss many signs of anxiety in dogs and truly don't understand why or how it occurs. In fact, according to a recent large-scale study, up to 70% of dogs are showing signs of anxiety. Anxiety happens when your dog experiences fearful thoughts and feelings which then trigger or cause a state of physiological arousal...

Many dogs with skin allergies include those breeds with skin folds.  We talk to Clinical Naturopath and herbalist, and pet food nutritionist, Narelle Cooke, about how she helped Ziggy the Bulldog to lose weight and improve her skin with a Big Dog raw food diet. You must see a lot of dogs with skin allergies and needing to lose weight, how does diet impact on...

Did you know that your dog's coat can be a powerful indicator of their overall health and even their mental well-being? So, knowing what a healthy dog coat looks like is really important. In a recent interview with Dr. Nicole Rous from the Mont Albert Veterinary Surgery, we learned about the fascinating insights a dog's coat can provide. In this blog, we'll delve deeper into...

If your dog suffers from regular vomiting or diarrhoea, poor gut health may be to blame including a condition called Leaky Gut Syndrome.  Clinical Naturopath and herbalist, Narelle Cooke, explains. What is Leaky Gut Syndrome in dogs? The term ‘Leaky Gut’ is used to describe the more formal condition of ‘gastrointestinal hyper-permeability’, which basically means that the lining of the gastrointestinal tract has become more...

There is nothing worse than spotting  a flea on your pet and while treating fleas on dogs and cats might sound easy,  getting rid of them permanently is a whole other matter. Although dogs and cats usually get fleas from picking up newly hatched fleas from a contaminated environment, it is possible for adult fleas to jump from one animal to another, setting up an...