Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) occurs when the dog has an allergic reaction to the saliva that is injected by the flea under the skin when it feeds. What are the signs of … [Read more...]
Eye Disease in Pets
In dogs and cats, conditions affecting the eyes are quite common and potentially serious. They can range from simple eye irritations to serious and even life-threatening … [Read more...]
Children and Guinea Pigs
When introducing guinea pigs to the family, as the adults of the home it is essential to be sure you want to commit to having guinea pigs as the children may at some stage in the … [Read more...]
Canine Parvovirus Infection
Of all the viral diseases that a dog can be plagued by, Canine Parvovirus is one of the most dangerous. Whereas Distemper and Hepatitis are rare now, parvovirus regularly rears its … [Read more...]
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
Congestive heart failure is a broad medical term meaning that a dog's heart cannot deliver sufficient blood to its body. This condition can be caused by a failure of the left side, … [Read more...]
Boredom Blasters for Dogs
Enriching Your Dog’s Environment What's inside your dog's head? With dogs that I see, it's often a soggy brain. A splodgy mass of underused grey matter that has hardly been … [Read more...]
Diseases You Can Catch from Your Pets
Can your dog spread disease with ease? And what about your cat? Are there man-eating microbes oozing from every one of your cat's hair follicles? There are diseases you can … [Read more...]
Stop Ya Squarking!!
The joyful twitter and chirping of a content collection of birds in the trees overhead is such a restful and glorious sound - one of the joys of nature. But not so the harsh, … [Read more...]
The Importance of Desexing Dogs
Unless you want to breed from your dog, it is recommended to have him or her desexed. Desexed animals generally live longer and healthier lives. Also, there is no need to find … [Read more...]
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormonal illness affecting cats in Australia. It usually affects older cats and is caused by an excessive production of thyroid hormone by the … [Read more...]
