UV rays from our harsh Aussie sun don’t discriminate. Whilst skin pigmentation and thick hair do afford sun protection by providing a physical barrier to UV rays for some cats. It’s the cats that don’t have thick hair that we need to be more mindful about. Fair skinned and cats with white coats are more […]
Step one is to do a tip to tail check of your dog. This will enable you to see what you’re dealing with and check for any other wounds. Large, deep wounds exposing underlying tissue or bite wounds need to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. If the wound is bleeding apply […]
Your cat has come home with a wound. What should you do? Firstly, do a tip to tail check to see what you’re dealing with. Deep cuts through the skin exposing underlying tissue and puncture wounds such as from a tooth or nail may require veterinary attention. In the first instance, it’s best to jump […]
Grass seeds are the cause of one of the most common problems encountered by our pets. Dogs in particular can encounter grass seed foreign bodies or grass seed abscesses. This is a major problem especially in late spring and through to summer. Grass seeds are shaped like a small arrow and can easily penetrate your […]
Our pets become our best friends. There is nothing better than getting home after a long day at work to be greeted by your best pal running towards you with excitement. Our pets love us unconditionally, they are there for us when we are sad and are out biggest cheerleaders when we are happy! Here’s […]
This type of behaviour at night often indicates anxiety and is unfortunately a fairly common problem in aged dogs. It’s thought that failing senses such as eyesight and hearing make these guys more disoriented in darkness or dim light. It can also be due to a condition called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (brain ageing), other medical conditions […]
We all love that summer feeling! Swimming in the ocean, long summer nights in the backyard and car trips to our favourite summer holiday spots. But spare a thought for our furry friends. Summer can be hard when you have a furry coat. We have complied some top tips to help your pup beat the […]
As humans who live in a hot country. We love summer, those hot days swimming in the shimmering ocean, BBQ’s under the shade of a tree and cooling down with a dip in the pool. But summer can be hard on our pets. Especially, our cats. With no way to keep themselves cool, we must […]
Diarrhoea is a sign of an unhappy gastrointestinal tract and is characterised by watery or loose bowel movements. It may also have mucous or blood in it. Diarrhoea is just a symptom and can be the result of many underlying causes. In any case, we need to find the cause of the diarrhoea so that we can […]