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Pet Of The Month
Our pet of the month for this month has traveled many miles and visited many vets to be back with us today completely cured! The story of Bandit began with him visiting us for his first puppy vaccination at 8 weeks of age. At this examination it was discovered that he...
Some easy ways to reduce your cat’s stress
Some easy ways to reduce your cat's stress Many people put off taking their cat to the vet as they feel it is just too stressful. As a result we don't get to see your feline friend as often as we should and inevitably health problems go unseen. Dental disease, heart...
Why socialisation sets up your dog for life
Why socialisation sets up your dog for life Many people aren't always aware that the most critical time in your dog's life is in during their first four months. Socialisation at this time with other dogs (both big and small) is one of the most important ingredients...
Help! My dog just ate my Lindt bunny!
Help! My dog just ate my Lindt bunny! Like us, dogs love chocolate and they are very good at finding it! Not surprisingly, Easter is one of the busiest times of the year for vets when it comes to chocolate toxicities. If your dog eats your favourite Lindt bunny (the...
What’s off limits for your pet this Easter?
What's off limits for your pet this Easter? Easter can be a dangerous time for our pets and there's a few things you need to keep off limits. Take note of the following! 1. Chocolate Chocolate contains theobromine, a derivative of caffeine that cannot be metabolised...
The cat who thinks he’s a chimp
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The link between smelly breath and heart disease
The link between smelly breath and heart disease Did you know that improving your pet's teeth could save his life? There is now clear evidence that dental disease is linked to heart disease. Plaque and tartar that accumulate on the teeth lead to infection of the gums....
What is SRR?
What is SRR? SRR refers to your pet's Sleeping Respiratory Rate. The SRR is a very useful tool in recognising the onset of or monitoring left sided congestive heart failure (CHF) in both dogs and cats. Many of the common heart diseases lead to left sided congestive...
Recognising a broken heart
Recognising a broken heart With Valentine's Day in this month, there's never been a better time to discuss heart disease. Heart disease isn't easy to spot. It tends to creep up on our pets slowly over many months to many years. Being able to recognise some of the...
Does your pet really love you?
Does your pet really love you? Feeling a bit lonely this Valentine's Day? Never fear, that's why our pets are here! They are better than any Valentine's date. Ever wondered if your pet really loves you? Here's what you should be looking for: Cats Brings you presents -...
How to prevent flies annoying your pet
Flies are proving to be a real problem this summer. Populations are at an all time high and these annoying insects can really bother you and your pet. Some fly species will actually bite around your pet's ears and nose causing painful and infected sores. Here are some...
What to do if your pet starts to feel the heat
Our pets can't sweat all over their bodies like humans can. They rely on panting to get rid of the hot air and only produce a small amount of sweat through their footpads. This makes them extremely susceptible to heat exhaustion in hot and humid conditions. Heat...
Keeping our wildlife cool
Summer can be tough on our pets but it can be even more challenging for our wildlife. After a few consecutive days of high temperatures our wildlife can become dehydrated and suffer from heat stress. Heat stressed animals will: Be weak, lethargic, confused or...
The wombat who swam too far
We read about an amazing rescue last month and it only highlights how our extreme weather can seriously affect our wildlife. Two fishermen were fishing on a lake in Tasmania when they found a wombat swimming 250 meters off shore! Thankfully they managed to rescue the...
Scratchy Bottom
Have you ever witnessed your dog dragging his bottom along the ground? This strange doggy dance is known as 'scooting' and it is an indication that your dog has irritated anal glands. The anal glands are located on either side of your dog's anus. Each gland holds a...
Prevent a crisis this Christmas
Here are our top tips to help prevent a Christmas catastrophe and keep your pet healthy and happy this Christmas. Keep leftovers off the menu! Don't be tempted to feed your pet leftovers. Christmas dinner is notorious for causing upset tummies and nasty episodes of...
Why vaccination is vital
Vaccination is a vital tool we have available to help keep your pet healthy. Even if your pet doesn't have contact with other pets, he should be vaccinated. Many people aren't aware that there are diseases that can be transmitted in water droplets through the air or...
Make your backyard BBQ safe
Who doesn't love a summer BBQ? With the warmer weather and longer daylight hours we are all keen to get our snags cooking - and your pets probably are too! How do you best keep your pet safe around the BBQ? Follow these four safety tips so your pets can enjoy the BBQ...
Microchipping Rules!
Summer brings scary noises including thunder from storms as well as fireworks in celebration of the silly season. The result is hundreds of terrified dogs who often manage to escape and head for the hills. This is why it is essential your pet is microchipped. Now is...
Farewell to Jess
It is with very heavy hearts that we say farewell to our long-standing staff member and friend, Jess Brennan, this month. Jess has been with us since 2010 (and as a volunteer before that!), and has proven to be a brilliant staff member, an amazing pet lover and a keen...
Is your pet prepared for summer?
With summer just around the corner, now's the best time to start getting your pet ready for the warmer months. Proper preparation will help keep your pet healthy and safe. Here are our top tips: Get up to date with vaccinations If your pet is boarding over the summer...
Charlie’s itchy Ears
Charlie the chocolate labrador was shaking his head and using his foot to have a old good scratch around his head. He was wearing a new collar and his owners thought this was the culprit, but when he started to smell a bit funny he came in for a check up. An...
AIDS – is your cat protected?
It's World AIDS Day on 1st December so now is as good a time as ever to alert you to the fact that your feline friend can also develop the disease. What causes Feline AIDS? Feline AIDS is caused by the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) which affects the immune...
Family Fun Day a HUGE Success!
Well now that we've just about recovered from the Family Fun Day on November 22nd, it's time to thank our incredibly hard working staff, all of the amazing exhibitors, and most of all the community for attending and for making it such a busy and rewarding day! We had...