Pet Health

With the rising cost of living, many families are trying to find ways to make their dollar go further, including delaying or even skipping their pet’s annual vet visits. In fact, the most recent Australian pet health monitor found over 40 percent of owners have either delayed a vet visit to ‘wait and see’ what happens, or reduced the frequency of their vet visits. Others...

Brushing dogs teeth is not easy, but it is a very important part of helping keep dental disease at bay, which impacts on their overall health and wellbeing. Let's put it into perspective. Imagine if you never brushed your teeth and how this would impact on your health. Not to mention the pain you would be in due to gum disease, loose and cracked teeth, cavities...

There are a number of toxic foods for dogs and cats that we must be careful they don't get their paws on, especially during those times we love to celebrate with our friends and family such as Christmas, Easter, Thanks Giving and in general. Here’s a list of toxic foods for dogs and cats to keep well away from your pooch. Caffeine, Coffee, Tea Caffeine...

Whilst more Australians are becoming overweight or obese, this major public health issue is also becoming a concern for our pets. Over 30% of pets in Australia are considered overweight or obese, so do you have an overweight dog and not realise it? Overweight pets are unhealthy pets at higher risk of many diseases: joint disease, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and pancreatitis, just to name...

From socks to balls, stones to string, Foreign Body Ingestion is more common in pets than you might think.  And when it happens, it can become a serious and costly emergency. Knowing what to do if your dog or cat swallows something they shouldn't can mean the difference between life or death - literally! Why dogs and cats chew Dogs and cats chew for many...

Bloat in dogs, also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (or GDV), is one of the most serious emergencies we see in veterinary practice. It comes on suddenly, and without rapid treatment, is often fatal. Bloat starts when a dog’s stomach fills with gas, fluid, or food and begins to expand. In some cases, the stomach then twists, cutting off blood flow to vital organs and trapping...

Anxiety in dogs and cats is an increasingly common problem that both Veterinarians and animal behaviourists are treating these days, and can significantly impact their well-being if left unaddressed. That's why understanding the signs of anxiety in dogs and cats is essential for providing them with the care and support they need. It’s been estimated that over 40% of dogs and cats are now suffering...

Heartworm can cause great suffering and even death in your dog, and the treatment is as risky as the disease itself, so it is important your dog is protected all year round against this parasite. Mosquitos are found everywhere! As Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes, despite what some owners (and some Vets) believe, it can be transmitted anywhere. However, if you are heading to tropical...

Atopic dermatitis in dogs is one of the most common causes of ongoing itching, redness, and skin irritation. This allergic skin disease can significantly affect your dog’s comfort and quality of life — but with the right management, it can be controlled. What Is Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs? Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin condition that occurs when a dog’s immune system overreacts to allergens....

Dental disease in dogs, known as periodontitis, can seriously impact our dog’s overall health and wellbeing, There is a mountain of evidence in humans and increasing volume in veterinary research to show that poor dental hygiene releases bacteria into the blood stream and is associated with heart, liver, kidney and airway disease as well as diabetes. More than 80% of dogs over the age of three have...