There are many subtle signs that your pet may struggle with or have an inability to hear. This can be something they were born with, or that they acquired with age. These include: no response to loud sounds or claps etc no response to their name (when they’re a distance from you, asleep or not […]
Hairless breeds need specialised skin care compared to their hairy counterparts. So when it comes to their skin, there’s a few things that need extra attention. Our Vets have put together their hairless breed skin care tips for you: Skin hygiene Hairless breeds have abnormal hair follicles (where hair doesn’t erupt) which can become clogged […]
Pet-carer Michaela couldn’t wait to pick up her Rottweiler puppy, Thea, from her breeder. But when she arrived, she was shocked to find little Thea was only about three weeks old. “I was under the impression that she was fully weaned off of her mother and eating well and doing great, therefore thinking she was at […]
ASK DR CLAIRE My 3 week old kitten just sleeps and drinks kitty milk. Is that normal? It’s normal for young kittens to sleep a lot. Actually it’s normal for most cats to sleep a lot! As a ballpark, kittens can sleep anywhere between 15-20 hours per day (even more in really young kittens). The […]
For happy smiles and a healthy mouth I often recommend tooth brushing. There are some exceptions though. Just as we do, your dog needs daily attention to keep their mouths clean and free of foul odour producing bacteria and tartar. Being proactive when it comes to your dogs mouth not only makes those close cuddles […]
Have you ever had a look into your pet’s adoring eyes only to discover there is something ‘not quite right’. You start wondering – what should you do? Can you treat it at home? Can it wait until morning? And what if your pet suddenly appears blind? Eye problems need to be assessed swiftly. Conditions […]
This mental health week let’s look at, and celebrate four ways that pets improve our mental health. As a vet and carer to my beautiful Kelpie Red, the following holds true to me, as it does also to countless clients I’ve had the pleasure to look after. 1. Pets reduce stress Stress is a major […]
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is very common in dogs in Australia and especially prevalent in some breeds (most famously the gorgeous Dachshunds). Get proactive in keeping your mates back healthy and know what signs to be aware of in the unhappy case that your mate is affected by IVDD. The sooner veterinary help is sought, […]
There’s nothing more beautiful and lucky than to be able to love your dog for the longest time possible and having them exist into their senior years. Normal ageing would dictate that these guys are slowing down a bit, getting a few more greys, have reduced sight and hearing and that they are at risk […]