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Pet articles: Health

Feline Aids Vaccine - Now Available

Wednesday, July 13th, 2005

We 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 CAN NOT infect people.

The virus… [Read more]

What is Heartworm disease?

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

Heartworm disease, as the name suggests, are worms that infect the heart! The dog is the most important host, but other mammals may also be susceptible eg: cats, ferrets,and sea-lions. The heartworm infection is transmitted… [Read more]

Why desex your pet?

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

There are many medical and behavioural benefits in having your pet desexed:

MALES (Cats & Dogs)

CONVENIENCE TO OWNERS

Usually stops tomcats from “spraying” foul-smelling urine in the house.

Reduces the annoying and embarrassing urge of male dogs to… [Read more]

Pets Get Arthritis Too

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

At this time of year we see many cases of pets with sore joints. You may not be aware that arthritis is a common cause of lameness in older pets. It can also cause problems… [Read more]