This time of year, consultations from worried pet carers about their dogs who may have eaten chocolate or hot cross buns go through the roof. Chocolate and sultanas (also grapes... read more →
Snakes are a part of life in Australia, and on the East Coast with the warmer weather in Spring there is an increased chance of an encounter with your pet.... read more →
Chocolate and sultanas are two example of toxic foods for dogs, and are both commonly associated with Easter. Here are some easy ways to make sure your dog is not... read more →
Did you know that two of our favourite Easter foods are highly toxic for dogs? Hot cross buns and chocolate stashes are notoriously sought after by pups, however this is... read more →
ASK DR CLAIRE Is there the chance of our dog being poisoned by licking a surface that has been treated with a household insect spray? It depends on the spray... read more →
Here’s the top 6 doggie dangers at Christmas as polled by the Vets at Vetchat. 1. Human food that’s toxic to dogs Chocolate, plum pudding, Christmas cake, stuffing for meats,... read more →
Mushrooms can make your dog really sick when they are eaten, and even cause the loss of your beloved pet. There are many species of mushrooms, and many of these... read more →
Fertilisers are toxic to both cats and dogs. However, it’s mainly dogs that are affected specifically owing to their scavenging nature. There are so many types of fertiliser, they generally... read more →
Thanks to a well meaning but fraught decision in 1935, 101 cane toads were brought to Cairns from Hawaii and introduced to Queensland’s sugar cane fields, in order to solve... read more →
Permethrin is an insecticide within the pyrethroid family. It is widely used in flea and tick control and is well known to be toxic to cats. Unfortunately this is a... read more →
With the long weekend and Easter approaching, you want to make sure that your dog is getting plenty of the Easter joy, and none of the Easter sads! Avoid Chocolate... read more →
Summer means there's no shortage of bugs in the home: ants, cockroaches, spiders, and who knows what else! So when control of these pests are necessary, it’s especially important to... read more →
When taking your fur kid to the beach this summer know what first aid is needed for your dog in the event of a jellyfish sting, and equally important, how... read more →
Taking my dog to the beach is one of my favourite pastimes. It brings me so much joy to see my mate running in and out of the water, fetching... read more →
Dogs love treats, and like every other dog lover I love giving them! The fact is though that treats are exactly that, a treat! They shouldn’t make up more than... read more →