Pet Health

A rare and life-threatening tick-borne disease affecting dogs, called Ehrlichiosis, was first identified in Western Australia’s Kimberley region in May 2020. This deadly disease has since been found across Australia, reaching endemic levels in some remote and rural indigenous communities and posing a significant threat to our dogs, particularly those in northern regions of Australia. Ehrlichiosis is transmitted through a brown dog tick bite, and...

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...

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...

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...

Separation anxiety in dogs can be a very tough issue to deal with and, unfortunately, there is often no one simple solution to help. It is becoming even more common since the pandemic, where many dogs got used to having their family at home all the time.  Even for dogs that have not shown any pre-existing signs of anxiety, going from having someone at home...

A balanced nutrient rich diet plays a vital role in keeping your pet healthy. So, if feeding kibble to your dog, mixing dry dog food with human grade wet or raw food is one way to improve their gut health and overall wellbeing. Benefits of mixing dry dog food with wet or raw food Boosting your dog's kibble with wet or raw food will increase...

Do you know what you should be looking for on the label when it comes to dog food ingredients? Most, if not all, of the regulations or standards require pet food labels to list the ingredients (with the exception of water) in descending order (by weight), much the same as our human food. What to look for in the the dog food ingredients list Assuming...