The Flea Story What is the flea? The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the most common flea found on both dogs and cats. It is a wingless, bloodsucking insect and causes itching, … [Read more...]
The Importance of Desexing Cats
Cat owners beware! There are clandestine meetings being held in darkened back streets. Impetuous romantic liaisons are occurring with no thought of the consequences. Testosterone … [Read more...]
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats
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...]
Could My Bird Be Egg-Bound?
Egg-binding is the failure of the egg-laying process. It is most common in budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, canaries and finches. What causes egg-binding? There are many factors … [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...]
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 … [Read more...]
