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Archives for September 2013

Search and Rescue Dogs History & Facts (Which Will Surprise You!)

September 30, 2013 by Mornington Vet Clinic Leave a Comment

Search and Rescue Dogs History & Facts (Which Will Surprise You!)

Dogs throughout history have been bred and kept for many different tasks and services to people. From hunting and retrieval to guarding, lap dogs and of course family companions and friends. Today we continue to use the dogs’ intelligence, loyalty and willingness to please to put them to use in some very important jobs. They […]

Filed Under: News

How To Get Rid of Bumblefoot (Or Even Prevent It?)

September 23, 2013 by Mornington Vet Clinic Leave a Comment

How To Get Rid of Bumblefoot (Or Even Prevent It?)

Budgies, Cockatiels and other captive birds can suffer from a form of pododermatitis (foot inflammation) called Bumblefoot. This infection results in swollen, painful feet, making it impossible for the bird to stand comfortably. The bird may become lame and, if left untreated, the infection may lead to septicaemia and even result in death.   What […]

Filed Under: Birds Tagged With: birds, bumblefoot

Guinea Pig Preventative Care: How to Tell If the Pig is Sick?

September 16, 2013 by Mornington Vet Clinic Leave a Comment

Guinea Pig Preventative Care: How to Tell If the Pig is Sick?

Guinea pigs generally have few health problems. If they are well fed and properly cared for, they rarely get sick. Therefore, to ensure good health, you need to take care of your guinea pig’s basic needs, such as a proper diet, a clean environment and regular exercise.   How to tell if your guinea pig is sick? Get to know your guinea […]

Filed Under: Rabbit Care, Uncategorized Tagged With: Guinea pigs

What does an abscess on a cat look like (& how to get rid of it?)

September 10, 2013 by Mornington Vet Clinic Leave a Comment

What does an abscess on a cat look like (& how to get rid of it?)

Generally in Spring many vets will notice an increase in cases of cats brought into their surgeries with abscesses that need treating. Although they occur all year round abscesses are particularly prevalent during Spring as this is usually breeding season for cats and cats are also more active coming into the warmer weather. Over winter, cats often stay inside more trying to keep warm, as […]

Filed Under: Cat care Tagged With: abscess, Cat fight

How To Clip a Dogs Nails? (And Why Is It Important!)

September 10, 2013 by Mornington Vet Clinic Leave a Comment

How To Clip a Dogs Nails? (And Why Is It Important!)

Most dogs hate having their nails clipped. Many dogs resent their feet being handled to start with, and when you add the possibility that past nail clips may have drawn blood, then you have a recipe for a wriggling, unhappy, uncooperative dog and a sweating frustrated owner!   How to sedate a dog to trim […]

Filed Under: Dog care Tagged With: Nail, nails

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