As well as stopping unwanted breeding, there are many good reasons to have your pet desexed. But if you are unsure, we recommend you first read "Should I Get My Pet Desexed?" Desexing is quite …
Dog Care
Pet care and health information for your canine best friend. Learn more about topics including parvovirus, arthritis in dogs and canine nutrition.
Diabetes in Dogs and Cats
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar, because of a deficiency of a hormone called insulin. What are the symptoms? There …
Allergic Dermatitis
Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin. One of the most common types of dermatitis is allergic dermatitis. In the allergic state, the body's immune system overreacts to foreign substances …
Worms, Your Dog and You
Your dog can be infected by a variety of intestinal worms. Regular worming is essential to protect your dog, and to protect your family. Some intestinal worms can be transmitted to people, and can …
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip dysplasia is an abnormality in the development of the hip joint. It creates laxity (excessive movement) within the joint which causes abnormal wear, arthritis and pain. Hip dysplasia is most …
Anal Sac Disease
Anal Sac Disease is quite common in dogs and occurs occasionally in cats. It is the most common cause of ‘scooting’ behaviour - where a dog drags its bottom along the ground. What are anal …
Caring for Your Puppy
Vaccination Heartworm Intestinal worms Flea Control Feeding Dental Health Zoonotic Diseases Bathing Microchip & Registration Socialisation & Training Puppy Preschool Pet Insurance …
Caring for Your Senior Dog
Pets age more quickly than we do. The old saying that one year equals seven dog years is more or less true. We consider your dog to be "senior" at around 7 years of age. After this, they generally age …
Fear of Noises in Dogs
Fear of noises (such as thunderstorms and fireworks) is a common problem in dogs. Some dogs react with a mild fear response of panting and pacing; others get extremely agitated and may become …
Behaviour Problems in Dogs
Behaviour problems in dogs are very common, and there are lots of different types. Many of these can be treated with correct diagnosis and retraining techniques. Medication is also available but often …