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Tips for Medicating Your Pet
Many common veterinary treatments, such as worming products and antibiotics, require owners to regularly administer oral medications to their pet. Whilst some pets will obligingly allow tablets to be popped down their throat, or at least eat them in food, other pets...
Warm weather hazards
We all love spending time outdoors on these long summer days, and our pets are no exception! The increased activity is great for their mental and physical health. To prevent some common warm-weather hazards from raining on your pet’s parade, follow these summer safety...
Sand colic in horses
Would you believe that the grainy tanned coloured grit in the fingers of the glove pictured above is sand extracted from a horse's stomach? It is good for horses to graze and eat off the ground for the sake of maintaining normal dental health and tooth wear, but for...
Keeping your pet up-to-date with parasite prevention
With increasing day length and warmer weather, most of us, including our pets, will be enjoying more time spent outdoors. It’s always important to ensure your four-legged friend is up-to-date with routine disease and parasite prevention, but especially so at a time of...
Looking after your pet’s teeth and gums at home
[15% off all dental procedures! Includes anaesthetic fees, dental treatment, scale and polish work, and extractions. Offer ends September 30, book now to ensure you do not miss out! Call (02) 9450 2020 or book online here.] When was the last time you took your...
Understanding canine cruciate ligament disease
One of the most common orthopedic conditions we see in dogs is cranial cruciate ligament disease, which is actually very similar to the injury seen in humans on the sporting field - rupture of the "ACL". Cranial cruciate ligament disease is painful, will lead to...
Addison’s disease can sneak up on your pet
Meet Zoe, the 6-year-old Standard Poodle. This usually-happy pooch was a bit quieter than usual and looked like she’d lost some weight. She'd also had a few episodes of unexplained vomiting and diarrhoea. A veterinary examination and some blood and urine tests...
A Hearty Topic
As February features its heart-focussed Valentine’s Day, we thought that this month would be the perfect time to talk about the heart that matters most: your pet’s. When it comes to diseases of the heart, knowing what to watch out for really makes a difference. Early...
Summer Heat Hazards
As we reach the peak of summer we welcome long hot days and balmy nights. It’s the best time of the year to get out and about with your pet but there are a few hazards you need to watch out for. Heat stroke: It can be easy to overdo it in the summer and heat stress...
The “Twelve Pet Hazards of Christmas”
We’d like to help make sure your pet stays happy and healthy this silly season so here’s a list we’ve compiled of the ‘Twelve Pet Hazards of Christmas’: Christmas can be a risky time for your pet. There is usually lots of food around as well as plenty of people,...