At a quick glance, a lone hot cross bun sitting unattended on the kitchen counter is hardly a threat to your pet. But for young Scooter the Labradoodle, a moment alone meant an expensive vet visit thanks to the tasty treat.
Do you have a dog that suffers from anxiety? If so, you may be looking for a way to help them feel safe and calm.
Dog owners are presented with an overwhelming array of options when it comes to food for their precious pooch. Choosing the right food can be time consuming, confusing, and expensive.
The cranial cruciate ligament is one of the most important stabilizers inside the canine or feline stifle (also called ‘knee’) joint, the middle joint in the back leg.
With almost 5 million pet dogs in Australia, what are your responsibilities when you have a furry friend?
Dental disease is the most common disease of adult dogs and cats and is a primary cause of bad breath. What’s more, it is often a silent process that progresses without detection.
Periodontal disease is easily preventable and yet it’s one of the most common problems that vets diagnose. More importantly, if it goes untreated, it can lead to other serious health problems such as infections in the kidney, heart and liver.
What is canine parvovirus, and what are the symptoms of parvovirus?
In some areas of Australia, the paralysis tick is a familiar foe to pet owners. Found along the east coast, paralysis ticks can cause a debilitating and often deadly paralysis in pets that encounter the parasites
Heartworm in Cats and Dogs - Prevention, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Vaccination is a key component of responsible pet ownership and helps reduce the risk of your pet becoming unwell from some severe, life-threatening diseases.
Spring has sprung and so too have fleas, ticks and other warm-weather skin irritators. As it warms up, your pet will naturally spend more time outside, which means more contact with these parasites and more exposure to other skin allergens.
Booking your pet in to visit the vet is vital for the overall health of your pet and is an excellent time to receive a thorough check-up, regular vaccinations and sound advice.
Almost half of Australian dogs, and one-third of Australian cats are overweight or obese. Being obese affects multiple body systems and can put your pet at risk of suffering from a number of serious health issues.
As a pet owner, there is a lot to consider when planning a holiday. Whichever option you decide, travel safely and enjoy the ability to explore a new location with your pet!
The festive season is upon us. While enjoyable, the festive season can present challenges for our pets. Here are some tips to help to protect your pets from hazards and keep them safe this Christmas period.
Your pets’ skin, especially sparsely haired areas, can become itchy and irritable after time outside, especially in warmer weather. With a few simple tips, we can ensure our pets enjoy the outdoors without itchy summer skin.
Heat stress can develop quickly in pets and livestock, and can be life threatening. Heat stress occurs when an animal’s body is unable to cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature.
With most of the workforce shifting to working from home in 2020, family pets across Australia rejoiced. However, with the situation in Australia gradually settling into a new normal, this brings with it more time spent away from home doing the things we used to do.
Our modern-day lifestyles can contribute to our pets being overweight. Obesity is the most common nutritional condition in Australian pets, with national surveys reporting that 41% of dogs and 32% of cats in Australia are either overweight or obese (PFIAA, January 2020).