The importance of pet identification
Animal identification is mostly thought of when a pet is lost. Being able to quickly and easily identify a pet allows them to be returned to their owners sooner. However, there are [...]
Age is not a disease and sore teeth hurt – ask Timmy
At 17 years of age, Timmy is not a young cat, but a recent general anaesthetic and dental procedure has given him a new lease on life. During a recent wellness examination [...]
Leaving dogs alone outside shops
Tying your dog up outside a shop while you pop in for milk used to be a perfectly safe practice. Unfortunately there are a number of risks these days which could result [...]
3 Steps for Managing Hairballs
Hairballs can be quite distressing to observe and also messy to clean up. They are a common problem in cats - especially longer haired cats. If there are concurrent clinical signs it [...]
Study reveals link between pet ownership and reduced risk of gastroenteritis
A study of more than 900 children recently conducted in South Australia lends further support for the health benefits of pet ownership. The results from the study indicates that living in a [...]
Inducing Vomiting
Many of us have had the enlightening experience of finding our dog eating something that they really shouldn’t have. Despite our best intentions and vigilance, certain dogs somehow manage to find the [...]