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 …
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.
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 …
Behaviour Problems in Cats
Behaviour problems in cats 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 …
Heartworm Prevention in Dogs
The prevention of heartworm disease is one of the most important things that you must do for the health of your dog. Heartworm is the most serious of all the worms, and intestinal ‘allwormer’ tablets …
Canine Parvovirus
What is Canine Parvovirus? Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a relatively new disease, appearing first in 1978. It is highly contagious and typically characterised by the development of severe …