Choosing the perfect dog bed for your pooch
Choosing the perfect dog bed for your pooch Like us, our dogs have their own preferences when it comes to their beds and how they sleep. If you think about how much time our dogs spend sleeping (12-14 hours a day), you’ll want to make sure they have the perfect spot to snooze! Here are […]
Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs
Vaccination guidelines for dogs There are many diseases which can be fatal to dogs; however, we can aid in the prevention of these diseases using very effective vaccines. The core vaccine helps to protect against the dreaded Parvovirus, which is the most commonly known virus to affect puppies. Distemper and Hepatitis are also covered by […]
Keeping our pets safe at Christmas
Here are some tips to keep your Christmas festive and fun but vet free… Many common foods and snacks we humans enjoy can be dangerous to our pets. Animals digest and metabolise food differently to humans which means what might be perfectly fine for us can be poisonous to them.
Dangers of heat stroke in working dogs
Summer is a fun time for all, but the heat can be lethal to our pets. We really hope that knowing how to avoid heatstroke and being more aware of the risk factors and warning signs will help prevent unnecessary deaths.
Is your pet safe to swim in our local rivers?
During the warm weather, the river becomes one of the most popular places for people and their canine companions to cool down.
Fearful, anxious and reactive dogs and cats
Did you know owners are more likely to seek prompt veterinary attention when required if they have ways of making vet visits less stressful.
Getting your dog to like their muzzle
Muzzles are for everyone’s safety, including your dog’s. In situations where you can’t control everything that happens around you, it’s best to protect them. The good news is that your dog can learn to love their muzzle. Getting your dog out and about and helping them to feel comfortable in the presence of others is much more important than what headgear they wear.
Understanding itchy skin in cats and dogs
Itchy skin is a common problem among cats and dogs. It can be distressing and frustrating for both pets and their owners and can lead to self-trauma, secondary infections and other complications. Identifying the underlying cause is important for effective treatment and management.
Benefits of a healthy weight
Keeping your pet at a healthy weight lowers their risk of certain health problems like arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing problems, back problems, kidney disease, and some forms of cancer. It also can reduce your pet’s risk of joint injuries associated with excess weight.
Lameness in farm dogs
Lameness is one of the most common presenting causes of working farm dogs to the vet clinic. Lameness refers to unevenness in the gait due to an inability to move one or more limbs normally with sudden onset or progressive and ongoing.