Why does my dog bark?

Why does my dog bark?

Why does my dog bark? A barking dog can be helpful and comforting especially when it comes to alerting you about possible intruders. Unfortunately, barking can also be frustrating and disruptive and excessive barking can even be considered a behavioural problem. Dogs...
Case study: Mitral valve disease

Case study: Mitral valve disease

Case study: mitral valve disease Jack the cheeky eight year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel came in for his yearly vaccination and routine health check. During the examination, a heart murmur was detected. After questioning his owners, there was some concern that he...
Grain free diets and broken hearts

Grain free diets and broken hearts

Grain free diets and broken hearts Grain free diets have become more popular over the last few years, as people inaccurately assume these boutique diets are better for their pets. But there’s more to the story… The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA...
Does my dog need heartworm prevention?

Does my dog need heartworm prevention?

Does my dog need heartworm prevention? Albany is in a very unique part of Australia, and is one of the few places where the heartworm parasite has not been diagnosed. Generally, we do not consider heartworm preventative necessary if your pet remains in this area. In...