Isn't spring a beautiful time of year! But living in our "semi-rural area" means we need to be vigilant and aware of our surroundings in the warmer months for snakes and spiders and insects such as …
cats
Brushing your pet’s teeth
I have a short-haired exotic cat named Petal. She is lovely-natured and a very relaxed cat. She comes into the clinic once a year for a routine teeth clean but I must admit I can sometimes …
Dental Disease
When was the last time you looked in your pet’s mouth? Every year, we spend a few months outlining and educating the importance of dental health and oral hygiene. But in reality, this should be …
Should you desex your pet?
Short answer – YES! Let’s get back to basics first. The term “desexing” is used to describe a surgical procedure to stop animals from breeding. Males – removal of testicles and is referred to …
Introduction of Annual Permits for Non-Desexed Cats
From 1st July 2020, the NSW Office of Local Government are introducing annual permits for non-desexed cats, which must be paid IN ADDITION TO the existing one-off lifetime pet registration …
Bathing your pets in Winter
Winter is here! Those chilly mornings and evenings have well and truly set in, and winter is around the corner. So, does this mean we stop bathing our animals altogether? No! It just means …
Is Your Cat Stressed?
Over the past few months, we have seen an increase in "blocked cats", where the cats are unable to pass urine. This can be very serious and requires urgent veterinary attention. Cats who have …
Pets & Cold Weather
When cold weather sets in, it is important to take extra care of your pets by helping them stay warm and safe throughout the winter months. As per the Parnell Blog states, "bringing our pets indoors …
10 Tips To Relieve Your Cat’s Stress
Major life changes such as people being home due to COVID-19 isolation, moving homes, disrupted routines, removing/adding people from the home and noisy events such as renovations can all lead to …