August 2021 Newsletter

Dear Clients,

It’s that time of year again: Pet Dental Health Month. Dental disease is a common pet problem, but fortunately it’s easy to reverse when identified and treated in its early stages. Your pet may not show signs of dental disease, so you may not know it’s a problem until it becomes more severe, even leading to more serious health issues. Contact us for dental advice or to book in a dental check for your pets.

Spring is finally here, so it’s time to get into grooming, fend off fleas and wander out for walks again! This month we also look at socialising puppies and preventing heartworm disease.

Pet Care Articles

Spring Care for Pets

With the arrival of spring, there are plenty of pet care tasks to attend to. it’s time to groom your pets to remove the remains of their winter coats, kick your parasite prevention plan into gear and shed those winter kilos.

Dental Anatomy of the Cat and Dog

How many teeth should a dog or cat have? Do they have baby teeth? When do they lose them? These are some commonly asked questions, so here are the facts to answer all your dental dilemmas.

A Flea-ting Moment!

The Ferocious Aussie Flea is back - and with a vengeance! Thankfully, ridding your pet of fleas is a lot easier than it used to be and there is now a large range of products available which are effective and safe, with new products coming out regularly.

Socialising Puppies with People

During your pup's first month at home, socialisation with people is the prime puppy directive. It may be possible to live with a dog that does not like other dogs, but it is difficult and potentially dangerous to live with a dog that does not like people.

Heartworm Disease and Its Prevention

Heartworm disease is a silent killer of pets, especially dogs. Spread by mosquitoes, it's a slow, insidious disease that gradually incapacitates pets – and by the time you notice the telltale signs, serious damage may have been caused. Fortunately, this disease can be easily and totally prevented.

Portly Pets

Many pet owners think that a bit of extra weight is not a concern. However, overweight pets are predisposed to serious conditions including arthritis, pancreatitis, diabetes (especially with cats) and even cardiovascular disease. There is no doubt that excess body fat shortens a pet’s lifespan.

Feeding Guinea Pigs, Mice and Rats

Guinea pigs, mice and rats require proper diets to maintain their health. Guinea pigs in particular have special requirements, as they cannot make their own Vitamin C. Here are some tips for keeping your small herbivores happy and healthy.

Chronic Egg Laying in Caged Birds

Chronic egg laying occurs when a female bird lays more than the normal number of eggs or more commonly has repeated clutches of eggs, especially in the absence of a mate. While not usually harmful to the bird, chronic egg laying can be a drain on the bird's body and causes the owners quite a bit of concern.