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Keeping an eye on the eyes When it comes to your pet’s eyes, if you think you can see a problem, chances are, there probably is one. Eye issues can be serious and that's why it is always best to have your pet assessed as soon as possible if you notice anything out of...

Lenno's diabetes You may remember Lenno the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cross from our previous newsletters. Over a weekend in August, Lenno suddenly started drinking copious amounts of water and urinating far more than what would be considered normal. He had also...

Inflatable veterinary hospital set to save lives An amazing new inflatable veterinary hospital has been launched in South Australia ahead of the bushfire season. It is intended to help provide a place for SA Veterinary Emergency Management staff to work out of in the...

Don't wait 'til it's too late - vaccinate! Vaccination is one of the most important tools we have available to help keep your pet healthy. Vaccinations are safe, have minimal (if any) side effects, and we recommend them because they work. With the summer holidays fast...

How to care for pet mice Mice make great pets! They are social, intelligent, don’t take up a lot of space - and are very entertaining to watch at play! They are well suited to people with limited time and budget, and are especially good for school-aged children and...

Wee makes us happy! You might laugh at us but we love wee! Just a small amount of your pet’s urine provides us with valuable information about their internal health and can also help rule out diseases such as diabetes and kidney insufficiency. After we have collected...

Top tips for correct antibiotic use It is becoming more and more evident that one of the greatest threats to human and animal health is antibiotic resistance and the emergence of 'superbugs'. As veterinarians, we are taking steps to help prevent the world from a...

What you need to know about kidney disease When it comes to kidney disease, the statistics can be pretty scary. As many as 1-in-3 cats, and 1-in-10 dogs may suffer from some form of the disease in their lifetime. The chronic form of kidney disease is often referred to...

Snail bait toxicity: what you need to know Spring brings about a myriad of hazards and one in particular is the use of snail (and slug) bait in the garden. Would you know what to watch out for? Signs of snail bait poisoning: - Excessive drooling - Anxiety and panting...

Spring skin Spring is in the air, but with the warmer weather comes the inconvenient things that cause itchy skin! Fleas commonly set off an attack of the itches, but pets can also be allergic to grasses, trees, plant pollen, dust mites and moulds, as well as certain...

Are you bee sting ready? Have you ever wondered what you should you do if your furry friend is stung by a bee or a wasp? In most cases, there will be some swelling and tenderness at the sting site. It’s best to try to remove the tiny stinger as quickly as possible...

Three signs your pet may have dental disease Dental disease is one of the most common conditions we see in veterinary practice. The problem is, it’s an insidious disease and pet owners often don’t even realise their pet has an issue until we point it out. The earlier...

Anaesthesia free dentistry hurts More and more we are hearing of people advertising ‘anaesthesia-free dentistry’ for pets and we would like to fill you in on why this is doing more harm than good to your beloved fur baby. If your pet is suffering from dental disease,...