Caterpillars as pets
Is there anything more fascinating to kids than those brown fuzzy caterpillars that plague our gardens during winter? If your little ones are anything like mine, finding these little “Woolly Bears” can [...]
Sniffing and walking
Environmental enrichment is one of the most important things that we can do for our pets but is something that is quite commonly overlooked by pet owners in one of the most [...]
Important habits for your rabbits this summer
In the heat of summer how can you keep your little rabbit protected from the harsh Australian climate? Every year we see a number of pet rabbits being brought into our clinics [...]
Max’s triumphant fight against cancer
This month we introduce Max, an exuberant four and a half year old black kelpie cross. Max is representative of a growing number of patients that we, diagnose and treat (in most [...]
Meats and mince diets high in preservatives cause concern
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has advised about the damaging affects of feeding dogs and cats pet meat or mince that are high in preservatives. Of main concern are meat products [...]
The importance of worming your pets
Worms can have a serious health effect on dogs and cats, so intestinal worming should never be overlooked. HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOUR PET HAS WORMS? Most worms are identified by [...]