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The causes of paw-licking

The causes of paw-licking

Jasper, a one-year-old Cocker Spaniel, just couldn’t stop licking at his paws. After a particularly sleepless and irritating night for both Jasper and his owner Ben (where Ben felt just about ready to crack if he heard one more licking sound), Ben booked Jasper in for...

A healthy mouth at any age

A healthy mouth at any age

Good dental health throughout your pet’s life will go a long way towards maintaining their overall health, comfort and quality of life.

“Age is just a number, baby”

“Age is just a number, baby”

Is your senior dog or cat moving more slowly? Taking the stairs a bit more hesitantly? Or perhaps having trouble keeping themselves looking clean and neat? While advancing age will lead to some inevitable changes in your pet’s physical capabilities and condition,...

Doggy boot camp 101

Doggy boot camp 101

It’s important that you exercise your dog appropriately for their condition, as overweight pets are at higher risk of becoming puffed and dangerously overheated or sustaining joint injuries.

Taking caution at off-leash dog parks

Aggression is a normal doggy behaviour that helps them to express discomfort in a variety of situations. That’s why, when you’re at the dog park, you cannot always predict what your dog will do or trust how they will react when put in a situation they aren’t comfortable with.

Uh oh, I found a lump on my pet!

Uh oh, I found a lump on my pet!

At your pet’s appointment, we will perform a general check of your pet and examine the lump itself. In some cases, we will discuss further testing of the lump to confirm a diagnosis.

Is it an emergency?

Is it an emergency?

Seeing your pet afflicted with any unwellness or injury can be very worrying and may leave you feeling helpless or uncertain, especially if you’re unsure whether their condition warrants an emergency or after-hours veterinary assessment.

“A Christmas case of tummy upset”

“A Christmas case of tummy upset”

Pepper is a seven-year-old female Schnauzer, who is very tolerant when her family decides to dress her up for Christmas (with her little white beard, she makes a delightful doggy Santa).  A couple of days after Christmas two years ago, Pepper seemed quieter than...

Cat anxiety: Not feline very good!

Cat anxiety: Not feline very good!

If your cat is showing any behavioural changes suggestive of anxiety, it’s best to book an appointment with our vets for further assessment, so we can confirm the problem and look for any potential associated medical issues.

Atopy management

Atopy management

If we suspect underlying allergies as the trigger for your pet’s skin or ear disease, we will perform some treatment trials to help determine the cause. This will include a thorough flea control program, a hypoallergenic dietary trial and a check of your pet’s environment for any common irritating plants.