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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Catification
“Catification” according to Animal Planet's cat expert, Jackson Galaxy, is the process of making changes and adjustments to your home that meets the needs of both you and your cat. Your cat's [...]
Canine erlichiosis outbreak in WA
In 2020, a potentially fatal tick-borne disease spread by brown dog ticks, Canine Ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia canis), became present in Australia for the first time. The disease is present in many tropical and [...]
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 [...]