When it’s hot out many of us bask in the warmth, and those pesky fleas are no different! During the warmer part of the year it’s not uncommon for flea activity to increase. Why is this? Warm weather provides optimal conditions for the life cycle of fleas, this means that new adult fleas […]
Fire Plan for Your Pets
We live in a wonderful part of the world but the sad reality is that the beauty comes with a price tag, each year we must ready ourselves for bushfire season. While bush fires are not limited to following the rule of a calendar, there is a time of year where the risk of […]
No More Fleas Please
Fleas are unfortunately unavoidable for our pets, but arming ourselves with knowledge and protection can help to alleviate some of the itchy effects. What does this mean for you and your household? Well firstly the important thing to remember is prevention is always better than treatment! Having your pet on a good quality flea […]
Your Pet’s Fire Plan Pack
Fires are stressful, worrying about your pets can be stressful, so let’s ease some of the stress as we put the problem of “what to pack?” to bed! During ‘bush-fire season’ (Spring-Summer) it may be necessary to relocate you and your family, this may include a furry, finned or feathered friend. Just like we […]
Free dental checks and 10% off all dental procedures!
August is National Pet Dental Health Month and is a great time to have your pet’s oral health assessed if you have not already done so in the last few months. Dental disease is the most common health condition we see in cats and dogs at our clinic and is also very frequently unnoticed by […]
Can My Dog Get a Cold?
Most people can tell when they are getting a cold. The sniffles start, followed by a raging temperature, hacking cough, and endless dripping nose. But did you know a similar condition exists in the dog world? Canine cough, often to referred to as kennel cough, is a highly contagious upper respiratory tract infection caused by […]
Eye Can See Clearly Now
As pet owners we often fall victim to those “puppy dog eyes”, Fido pleading for more pats and Puss pushing for more sardines. How often do we really look at their eyes though? Proper eye care is important throughout your pets life, as is recognising when something may not be quite right. DAY TO […]
Caring for Your Pet’s Teeth
Dental pathology is one of the most common conditions we see in Veterinary practice, but usually unnoticed by pet owners. We all understand the importance of good oral hygiene in ourselves, but sometimes forget that it is just as important in our furry friends. The most common dental diseases we see in our clinic are […]
Heartworm and Intestinal Parasites
We’re all aware of the blood sucking parasites that make our pets itch and scratch, those horrible pests known as fleas, but what about those wriggling writhing parasites that take residence amongst our pets internal organs? There are a few different species of worms and intestinal parasites that like to reside in specific areas of […]
The Wind in My Hair
If there’s one thing my dog absolutely loves, it’s to run! As a whippet, he definitely sees a wide-open space as heaven! Leash-free parks provide a safe place for me to be able to let him run until his heart’s content, with enough space for him to get up to his “zoomie” speed. For other […]
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