Fleas are an ongoing problem in dogs and cats, not only in summer but in the cooler months as well, despite the development of newer, more effective flea treatments in recent years. The reason this is the case is because of the flea’s life cycle. Adult fleas live on dogs and cats and lay eggs. […]
Pet Care
Christmas Perils for Pets
Christmas is a time for families and friends to come together and spend quality time, this often includes our pets, but be aware that there are a lot of hidden dangers for our beloved pets around this time of year. The abundance of food can be a problem for our pets, especially if they love […]
How to Identify and Prevent Heat Stroke in Your Pets
Cats and Dogs don’t tolerate heat very well, because they don’t sweat like people do. They get rid of excess heat through panting and in a small degree through sweating through their foot pads.They can become overheated very easily if the environmental temperature is excessive, and certain conditions can make an animal more prone to […]
Paralysis Ticks, a Real Danger to our Pets
The Paralysis tick is a native tick of Australia, extremely dangerous to pets, livestock and even people. It produces toxins that cause paralysis in all muscles in the body, including skeletal muscles, laryngeal and breathing muscles, swallowing and oesophageal muscles, bladder muscles and heart muscles! The natural hosts, marsupials like bandicoots, possums, wallabies, kangaroos and […]