Collars – and choosing the right accessory
The collar is an essential accessory for every pet and a fashion highlight for some too. However you should choose carefully as a poorly selected and fitted collar may cause unnecessary injury. [...]
Swimming pools in your backyard – safety and your pet
Backyard swimming pools are a constant source of fun, laughter and amusement for the whole family including pets. If you are a pet owner and have a swimming pool or are thinking [...]
Rat bait toxicity – poisoning
Dogs, cats and other animals can be affected by ingesting rat bait directly or by ingesting rodents which have ingested rat bait. It is a condition to be taken seriously and early [...]
Snake bite and your pet
Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts it is not uncommon for our favourite four legged friends to cross paths with a snake. At this time of year, even city dogs and [...]
Mosquitoes – solving a mozzie problem on your pet
The first step in controlling a mosquito problem is to remove any unnecessary still water sources on your property. This will help lower mosquito reproduction and hopefully reduce their numbers locally. Another [...]
Ringworm – signs, diagnosis and treatment
Despite the name, ringworm is not a worm (or even caused by a worm), but a fungal infection of the top layers of the skin and hair. The kinds of fungi that [...]
