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 →
Grass seeds are the cause of one the most common problems encountered by pets, especially dogs. That is, grass seed foreign bodies or grass seed abscesses. This is a major... read more →
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... read more →
Snail bait, due to its toxic component called metaldehyde, is a common cause of dog poisoning. It's commonly seen during Spring and Summer when snail numbers are high and gardeners... read more →
Although Paracetamol is a safe and commonly used pain reliever for humans, the same is not true for our pets. Cats and dogs are not little humans and the safety... read more →
Grapes, sultanas and raisins (which are just forms of dried grapes) are toxic to dogs. What’s in them, as well as the amount eaten to cause toxicity, is unknown. Ingestion... read more →
Rat bait (rodenticide) is unfortunately a common cause of dog poisoning. It’s often stored in the home and shed and can be put down and subsequently forgotten about…until of course... read more →
Fertilisers are toxic to both cats and dogs, however most cases of poisoning happen to dogs, mainly due to their scavenging nature. Fertilisers generally contain nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium and... read more →
Following on from our last post that listed the reasons why dogs get itchy, our vets now have some tips for helping you manage your itchy patient, even at home.... read more →
Have you noticed your best mate itching more frequently or scratching non-stop at their skin, ears, paws or bum? Here’s our Vets’ take on the most common causes for scratchy,... read more →
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... read more →
It’s hard to see our elder pets struggle to perform tasks that were once second nature such as getting into the car. Changes in behaviour like this are one of... read more →
Fireworks are a common cause of anxiety for dogs. Signs that your dog is stressed may include shaking, trying to hide, scratching at and even breaking doors to get inside... read more →
Dogs love chocolate and any opportunity that chocolate is left around within reach, chances are it will be gobbled straight up. Unfortunately, chocolate is toxic to dogs. It’s the theobromine... read more →
The first sign that your pet may be drinking more may just be you notice yourself to be filling the water bowl more often than usual, there are more trips... read more →