Why feed a premium pet food? We all love our pets and would like them to be their healthiest selves and live for as long as possible– even forever if we could make it so! Accordingly, we want …
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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 …
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 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 …
Normal Weights of Dog Breeds
Below is a chart of healthy adult weight ranges in kilograms for various dog breeds. If you have any concerns about your dog's weight, Macarthur Vet Group can provide you with dietary advice. Learn …
Canine Nutrition
Feeding Your Puppy A high-quality balanced diet is very important particularly during your pup’s first 12 months. Your pup has different nutritional requirements to an adult dog, including extra …
Arthritis in Dogs
Arthritis, or osteoarthritis to give it its proper name, is very common, affecting one in five adult dogs. It is more prevalent in older dogs of medium-large breeds, but pets of any age and any size …
Top Ten Nutrition Questions
There are many differing opinions about what constitutes the best diet for dogs and cats. Since high quality premium foods (also know as super-premium) deliver all the nutrients required for good …