Rabbits are very common as pets and we see a lot of them. They tend to be anxious when handled and can scratch and be awkward to handle, but generally make good pets. Interesting facts about …
Pet Care
Pet care information for all species including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. Topics include annual health checks and vaccinations, dealing with pet behaviour problems, skin and coat conditions, giving tablets, lost pets, grooming, flea and tick prevention and much more.
Rabbit Calicivirus Disease
Rabbit Calicivirus Disease (RCD) progresses very quickly and usually by the time you realise your rabbit is ill, death is imminent. The only practical and reliable way to protect your rabbit …
Vaccinations for Rabbits
"Vaccination is our only protection" The only practical and reliable way to protect your rabbit against Rabbit Calicivirus Disease is by vaccination. The disease progresses very quickly and usually …
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 …
Desexing
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 …
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 …