How to keep your “Golden Oldie” comfy this Winter Winter can be a challenging time for anyone with sore, creaky joints, but often we don’t realise that our pets are in as much discomfort as humans with arthritis. How do I know if my pet is in pain? There are the obvious signs: your pet […]
Heartworm, is it still a problem?
Updated: November 2020Originally Published: November 2018 Wherever there are mozzies, there is the risk of heartworm infection in our pets. We’ve seen an increase in heartworm infections in recent years and with long periods of rainfall and resulting flooding, the Australian Veterinary Association is concerned about even further increases. From January to July 2020, 15 […]
Grooming Dogs and Cats – Not Just About Looks
Whether you share your life with a Cavoodle, a Mastiff or a “special breed dog”, the long and the short of it is that ALL pets need to be groomed. Some breeds/types may benefit from regular visits to the groomer, but home grooming is vital for the whole fur-family. HOME GROOMING Shedding – all pets […]
Pearly Whites or Nasty Gnashers? Top Dental Care Tips for Dogs and Cats
NEWSFLASH! 80% of dogs (and 70% of cats) have dental disease by the age of 3 years old! We know that it’s essential to keep our pets’ teeth and gums in good health, as we do our own, but why is this so imperative? FULL-BODY HEALTH Tooth and gum disease can affect our pet’s entire […]
Heads Up! NSW Pet Ownership Rules Change
As a pet-parent, you most likely know that all NSW dogs and cats currently have to be microchipped by 12 weeks of age and registered on the NSW Pet Registry. 1st July Changes to Companion Animal Legislation From 1st July 2020, owners of restricted dog breeds and dogs declared dangerous will be charged an additional […]
How do we recognise pain in our pet?
There are a few things that make recognising pain in our pets trickier. First of all, our pets can’t tell us if they are in pain. And to complicate matters, sometimes our pets tend to hide their pain because in nature when pain or weakness is shown, they are more at risk of being targeted […]
I’ve found a baby bird, now what?
It is well and truly springtime, and during this time, people are more likely to find baby and adolescent birds (fledgelings) on the ground. What to do? First of all, finding a baby bird on its own doesn’t necessarily mean that it is orphaned. Other reasons for finding a baby bird on its own: Mum […]
Doggy Baby Teeth
Puppy baby teeth, whatever could go wrong? When our puppies (and kittens) are born, they are toothless, just like human babies. Baby teeth, also known as deciduous teeth or primary teeth, in our puppies erupt from about 3 to 6 weeks of age. The permanent or adult teeth come through from about three months of […]
Leptospirosis alert – a deadly dog disease!
You may be aware of a new disease, potentially lethal for both dogs and humans alike, being diagnosed in areas of Sydney in recent months. The disease is called Leptospirosis, and it is caused by Leptospira bacteria. The bacteria are spiral or corkscrew-shaped and infection can occur through the skin or mucous membranes (including gums […]