Pet Health

Dr Melissa Meehan provides some first aid tips for when some common accidents around the home happen, and also discusses some of they key reasons dogs sustain accidental injuries.

The health benefits of including Omega-3 fats in a human’s diet are widely known and accepted. But, did you know that Omega-3 fats also provide our pets with a range of health benefits as well when included in their diet through proteins such as Salmon? Second only to protein, fats form a vital part of our pets’ dietary requirements. Fats provide energy, are critical for...

Some dogs love nothing more than playing with a stick. Not only is a game of fetch lots of fun, but apparently there’s nothing like having a good chew on a stick either. Unfortunately, I see a fair number of dogs coming into the clinic with stick injuries. A lot of dog owners don’t realise how easily stick injuries can cause damage to a dog’s...

Fixing your dog's skin irritaions with food is possible if done correctly as discussed in our video with Phivo from Augustine Approved. Dogs can suffer from a variety of skin conditions, causing pain, itching and inflammation and depending on a few factors (including genetic factors) you may find they are prone to skin conditions. For example, Bulldogs or Pugs can suffer irritation from bacteria and...

Canine Distemper was a very common disease that killed many dogs right up until the 70s when an effective vaccine was developed. However, this disease still poses a very serious threat to unvaccinated dogs as it is very contagious and there is no known cure. A dog’s chance of surviving canine distemper will depend on the strain and how strong the dog’s immune system is,...

Choosing the right Vet for your pet can be a big decision to make, so Gyton talks to Dr Bron from PETstock Vets to find out more about the services they offer, what you can expect to find at one of their Vet clinics and why they make for a great choice with it come to choosing a local vet clinic for your furry friend.

We are increasingly aware of the benefits that probiotics have on our own health, but they also have a great influence over how the body functions and the overall health of our pets. This good bacteria that lives in the digestion system can help our pets in so many ways, so to find out more, Gyton talks with Jean Flew from Big Dog Pet Foods...

We often hear about the term “clean eating” for humans but what does this mean when we talk about it for our dogs? In this segment Big Dog Pet Food's Chris Essex talks to Lara about how cleaning eating for dogs refers to a diet made up of eating whole foods, or “real” foods that are or minimally processed, or not processed at all, minimally...

Many owners are unaware that like us humans, dogs require fellow canine blood donors to help keep up with the demand for blood to help save the lives of thousands of other dogs across Australia each year. From emergency blood transfusions to assist in surgery or cancer treatment, snake bites and parvovirus cases, to treating toxicities and anaemia or bleeding disorders such as hemophilia; the...

In this segment, Pooches at Play Host Gyton Grantley meets Sarah the owner of two gorgeous dachshunds, Maluka and Avalon to find out about Maluka's experience with IVDD. IVDD or intervertebral disc disease is a painful and debilitating condition involving the cushioning discs (intervertebral discs) between the vertebrae of the spinal column. IVDD is categorised into Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 involves a...