Pet Health

We often think of a Border Collie as the quintessential Australian working dog, but the breed actually originated on the border of Scotland and England and is arguably considered the world’s best herding dog. This smart, highly energetic and trainable breed has great stamina and a need for order and a job to do above anything else. Temperament Border Collie’s are very people-oriented and are...

The popular children's Ooshie toy has also proven popular with curious puppies and dogs, leaving one dog requiring emergency life-saving surgery at Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne recently. A two-year-old Pinscher cross Doberman called Coco had a lion Ooshie and another plastic object removed from her bowel during emergency surgery, highlighting the threat that small plastic children's toys pose to our dogs, particularly young...

As both a pet owner and a Vet I do understand that receiving vet bills for the care of your pet can be tough on the household finances, especially if it is an accident or illness with unexpected costs hitting the hip pocket hard. However, one of the frustrations I have as a Vet is the lack of understanding of what is involved in caring...

During the COVID-19 restrictions many pets enjoyed more attention and company from their human family than ever before. However, as people return to work and school, we are likely to see a big rise in separation anxiety and other separation related behaviours in our dogs, so it is important you prepare your dog for your return to work as soon as possible. To help reduce...

When traveling with your dog it’s important that they are safely restrained and are also kept busy to help pass the time and reduce any anxiety they may feel.  Using dog treats to occupy them on a road trip can really help. If there are two or more of you, have someone sit in the back with your dog on the longer stints so you...

Taking your dog away on holiday requires some preparation, but when taking a puppy on holiday, there are even more considerations to keep in mind. Identification Most puppies come microchipped but, if you’re not 100% sure, get a vet to check and also make sure they are wearing a collar and ID tag with your mobile number on it. All dogs should have one, but...

Dogs just love treats and we just love giving them to our dogs! However, not all dog treats are created equal. It can be hard to know though what is best for our pooch when it comes to dog treats and what we should be avoiding. Firstly, it’s important to choose a treat that has been made for dogs. Some human foods are poisonous to...

It’s important that we care for our dog’s paws and skin. However, it is even more so for dogs with skin folds or irritated skin, and the All About George organic dog balm is a great way to help their skin to help reduce skin itchiness and pain. Australian certified organic The All About George dog balm is Australia’s only dog balm which is Australian...

There’s a lot to think about when packing for a road trip, especially when we are taking our dogs on holiday with us.   Here are our top dog food tips to help ensure you are well prepared for your journey. Take along sufficient dog food supplies Firstly, make sure you take enough of their food away with you to last the trip. Or, if you...

Over the millions of years that dogs have evolved from their wild wolf ancestors, their outward appearance may have changed, but their digestive system and the way food is utilised for growth, maintenance and reproduction is still 99% the same.  Why then is it deemed that vegetables are good for dogs? A study of foods eaten by wolves provides us with a good guideline for...