Your dog’s ears are like flowers! Look at the inside of your dog’s ear (pinna)…and have a sniff! Normal healthy ears should be:
Signs of possible problems (like foreign objects in the canal or ears infections) include:
Take the test today. If you are concerned… [Read more]
Vets now have a vaccine to protect cats against the FIV virus that causes feline immunodeficiency disease syndrome. This virus is in the same family as the human HIV but CANNOT infect people.
The virus in cats is transmitted by fighting and biting. Outdoor cats are therefore exposed to infection. Current recommendations for cat owners are:
Lots of problems become more apparent as the weather gets warmer – flies, fleas, ticks, grass seeds, sunburn, heat and don’t forget bad eating habits at the Barbeque!
Remember, things that annoy you will also annoy your pet so remember that they may also need insect repellent, suncare and some respite from the heat.
Flies love biting dogs’ ears, especially if your dog is a German Shepherd where the tips of the… [Read more]
The Lost Dogs’ Home Vet Clinic receives many calls from owners with barking dog problems. Barking is a natural behaviour of dogs. However, it can become a problem if it occurs too often or at inappropriate times.
Dogs bark for many reasons. These include excitement, anxiety, attention seeking, pain, guarding territory and boredom to name a few. With so many causes there is not a single “one size fits… [Read more]
