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Tummy troubles There’s no getting around it, at some point in your pet’s life you may have to clean up some vomit or diarrhoea. No one likes this job and talking about it can make some people turn green. Thankfully we have simplified the facts so you don't have to...

What on earth should I be feeding my pet? We know that when you go to buy food for your pet it can be very confusing. There are many choices available and lots of people that will give you their advice. Pet food companies also complicate things with claims that their...

How do I know if my pet is overweight? Pets come in all shapes and sizes and there’s not an ideal weight for every breed of dog or cat. The fact is, many pets are overweight and alarmingly, most people aren’t even aware of what to look for. Here are our top tips for...

Could your pet have arthritis? If you’re finding it a bit harder to get out of bed on these colder mornings, spare a thought for your pet. Arthritis loves to rear its ugly head around this time of the year and the reason your pet might be sleeping in more than usual...

Max has 'done his knee' Max the 8-year-old border collie was enjoying his morning run at the park but landed awkwardly when he went to catch the ball. That afternoon he wouldn’t place any weight on his left hind leg so a visit to us was scheduled ASAP. An examination...

Pet profile: Guinea Pigs Guinea pigs make great pets. They are very friendly and are a little easier to handle than rabbits. They make ideal pets for kids in preschool or above and it’s important to remember that they require a good diet and careful husbandry to help...

Starting out on the right paw You may not have ever thought about it but good behaviour really starts before you decide to get a new pet. It can be easy to rush the process meaning you are not prepared or properly equipped for the new arrival. Here are some tips to...

When good behaviour goes bad When it comes to pet behaviour, there's a saying we use in the veterinary world: "There's no such thing as bad behaviour, it's just normal behaviour in an inappropriate setting." Put simply, this means what you may perceive as "bad...

If you travel with your pet, heartworm prevention is important PLEASE NOTE: Heartworm has never, to our knowledge, been diagnosed in a pet from the Great Southern. We are relieved to consider Albany 'heartworm-free', and as such do not usually recommend heartworm...

Recognising a broken heart We're not talking about a broken heart from lost love here but instead heart disease. Most of the signs of heart disease are related to a decrease in the function of the heart. The signs can be subtle and sometimes hard to detect. Being able...

This study was EPIC! Recent groundbreaking research into canine heart disease is changing the way we treat one of the most common heart conditions. It is estimated that one dog in ten may suffer from some type of heart disease and there it's a particular type of heart...

A healthy mouth equals a healthy heart Did you know that if your pet is suffering from dental disease they may be at risk of heart disease too? When dental disease strikes, plaque and tartar that accumulate on the teeth lead to infection of the gums. Bacteria from...

Walking the Dog Day - Feb 22nd 2019 In the spirit of good heart health for both pets and people in February, it just also happens to be Walking the Dog Day on Feb 22nd! The origins of Walking the Dog Day are a bit obscure. Presumably it was started by an animal lover,...