Heat Stress in Pets: It's a Killer Over the holiday period we are likely to be out and about more with our pets. However, playing in the sunshine can also be a cause of heat … [Read more...]
FAQs on Tick Control
Ticks can be a deadly menace, affecting many different types of pets. Knowing the enemy is the best tool. Below are some of the most common questions asked about tick control. Can … [Read more...]
Holiday Care for Pets
Holidays are complicated when you have pets. What are you going to do with them? Do you take your pets with you or leave them behind? Preferably you won’t do what some … [Read more...]
What Causes Dogs To Limp?
It shouldn't happen to a dog - but it does. Hind limb lameness is a real pain and not something that should be ignored. For convenience, let's divide the causes of lameness into … [Read more...]
A Flea-ting Moment!
Flea Treatment and Prevention for Dogs and Cats The creeping, crawling, gnashing, nasty nibblers are on the march! They’re everywhere - in your carpet, between your … [Read more...]
Travel Turmoil
Dogs misbehaving in the car can drive you around the bend! Solving travel turmoil with your pet means working out what's wrong first. This is not as difficult to cure as you may … [Read more...]
Socialising Puppies with People
Raising and training a pup to be people-friendly is an important goal of pet dog husbandry. During your pup's first month at home, urgency dictates that socialisation with people … [Read more...]
Snakebites in Cats and Dogs
We often look forward to summer but unfortunately, warmer weather also brings with it the danger of snakes. Snake bites are a common cause of death in the warmer months of the … [Read more...]
Grooming Tips for Dogs
Grooming sessions can become a special bonding time between you and your dog and are also a good opportunity to check on your dog’s health. Look carefully for signs of fleas, … [Read more...]
The Importance of Good Gut Health
If your dog is suffering from diarrhoea or excessive flatulence it can be discomforting for them and embarrassing or messy for you. Depending on the indications, there are a number … [Read more...]
