Pets age more quickly than we do. The old saying that one year equals seven dog/cat years is more or less true. We consider your cat to be "senior" at around 7 years of age. After this, they …
Cat Care
Pet care and health information for your feline best friend. Learn more about topics including kitten care, senior cat care and feline nutrition.
Feline Nutrition
Feeding Your Kitten A high-quality balanced diet is very important particularly during your kitten’s first 12 months. A diet with the correct balance of calcium and protein is vitally important …
Common Zoonotic Diseases Of Small Animals
Zoonoses are those diseases common to both animals and humans (often but not necessarily transmitted from animals to people). Common zoonotic diseases are described below. Skin …
Toxic Foods, Plants and Other Substances
Foods Toxic to Dogs and Cats To ensure your pet remains healthy it is important NOT to feed the following. Human food ONLY diets Human nutritional requirements are different to those of our …
Otitis – Ear Infection in Dogs and Cats
Otitis Externa means inflammation of the external ear canal. It is a very common ear complaint in dogs, and cats can also be affected. What are the symptoms? A dog with Otitis Externa may show …
Nail Clipping for Dogs and Cats
Nail clipping is one of those tasks that some pets don't cope with too well. Not all pets need their nails clipped, but checking the nails regularly is important. A nail that grows too long can cause …
Tick Paralysis Prevention
Introduction Paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus) are among the most dangerous parasites that can affect your pet. It is estimated that over 75,000 dogs and cats are paralysed in Australia each …
Giving Tablets to Dogs and Cats
For some pet owners, this can be one of the most difficult parts of caring for your pet. But it is very important. Read all directions on the label and always follow your vet's dosing …
Should I Get My Pet Desexed?
As well as stopping unwanted breeding, there are many good reasons to have your pet desexed. So, the short answer is probably yes. However, this depends on a number of factors including the species, …
Getting Your Pet Desexed
What is Desexing? The terms “desexing” or “neutering” describe the surgical procedures performed on animals to stop them from breeding. In males this involves the surgical removal of the …