Dogs and cats age on average seven times faster than people. Taking a pet to the vet even once per year is equivalent to a person seeing their doctor or dentist every seven years!
By the… [Read more]
Checklist for Arthritis
With Winter’s arrival, arthritis normally worsens in pets as well as people.
If you answer yes to any of the questions below, ask your vet to examine your dog for arthritis.
Does your… [Read more]
Just like us, dogs can be on the receiving end of sometimes painful insect bites and stings. The reaction is dependent upon the type of insect, location and number of bites, and the immune system… [Read more]
Don’t be fooled into thinking you can discontinue flea control during the cooler months. Even with one bout of warm weather, fleas will start breeding again. In fact, fleas can breed in Melbourne all year… [Read more]
Did you know that dental disease is as common in dogs and cats as it is in people? So how do you prevent dental problems in your pet?
The best prevention is to brush your dog… [Read more]
Normally urine is contained within the bladder and prevented from leaking out by the urinary sphincter. Some dogs develop urinary incontinence which means a loss of urine through lack of urinary sphincter control. That is… [Read more]
