Heartworm disease
Heartworms are parasites that are able to live inside the arteries of the lung and chambers of a pet's heart and feed on surrounding blood. In severe cases heartworms can grow up [...]
Caring for your pet bird
Bringing a bird into your home should be a happy and rewarding experience. A well cared for bird will keep you entertained for years with many birds living a lifespan of between [...]
Ears – problems, cleaning and giving drops
Getting to know your pet's ears can help detect and prevent ear problems and infections. Whilst some breeds of pets, particularly breeds of dogs, are prone to ear problems, inflammation (otitis) and [...]
Rabbit care
As part of the Leporidae family, rabbits are found in many parts of the world both in the wild and in family homes as pets. Similar to cats and dogs, rabbits make [...]
Desexing – the medical and behavioural benefits of sterilisation
Deciding whether or not to have your pet desexed is a big decision, and from our point a view a significant surgical procedure that requires a high level of care and skill. [...]
Indoors or outdoors? What is right for your cat
Whilst some Australians give their cats the freedom to come and go as they please there is a growing trend for cat lovers to keep their companions indoors. In a recent online [...]
