There’s nothing more beautiful and lucky than to be able to love your dog for the longest possible time by having them exist into their senior years. Normal ageing would... read more →
What a dog’s dry nose really means, is a question commonly posed to Vets. It’s often thought the nose denotes a pet’s health status, and that a dry, warm nose... read more →
What is hip dysplasia (HD)? HD is an abnormal (dysplastic) hip joint. Normally the femur (leg bone) articulates nicely within the pelvis, in dogs with HD the bones are abnormally... read more →
We’ve talked about why dogs lick themselves but what about when they are licking you?! Whilst licking is a completely normal behaviour and an important form of communication, it can... read more →
Dogs that are licking their paws are itchy. An itchy paw is most commonly due to allergies, most notably atopy, and less commonly food allergies. Atopy is an allergic reaction... read more →
Your dog has anal sacs, and yes you need to pay attention to them! Dogs have two anal sacs which are placed either side of their anus. Sorry for the... read more →
Dogs and cats can have eyes that are each a different colour. Specifically, it’s the coloured part of the eye called the iris. The term for different coloured irises in... read more →
Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years. It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and helps increase speed of skin healing. However, the plant is considered toxic to dogs... read more →
This question has been coming up a bit recently due to news that some peanut butter brands are adding xylitol to their peanut butter making it a dangerous food for... read more →
The risk factors for heart disease in cats include family history (genetics are huge here, and the reason that we see certain conditions recur in certain breeds) and age (risk... read more →
Heart disease is very different in dogs than it is in humans, and dogs are rarely reported to have the main type of heart attacks that humans do. The main... read more →
Ball play is great for many dogs. It can help with training, reduce behavioural issues and boredom, and improve happiness and fitness. But did you know that the type of ball... read more →
Although dogs are not as susceptible to sunburn as us; they can and do get sunburnt. as they are naturally protected by the pigment in their skin and their furry... read more →
UV rays from our harsh Aussie sun doesn't discriminate. Whilst skin pigmentation and thick hair do afford sun protection by providing a physical barrier to UV rays, it's the cats... read more →
First step is to do a tip to tail check of your dog to see what you’re dealing with and check for any other wounds. Large, deep wounds exposing underlying... read more →