In this section you will find a wealth of information on pet and farm animal care, written by Australian vets. You can search within our articles database below.
Why You Should Vaccinate Your Dog
Is your dog up to date on their vaccines? Vaccination is the only way to protect your dog against certain viral diseases that are highly contagious and possibly fatal.
Ringworm Disease In Pets
Ringworm is the 'social butterfly' of pet diseases and is quite happy to flit from pet to pet and from pet to owner. It can even spread from an infected...
Why You Need To Worm Your Cat
Intestinal worms are highly infectious and are picked up by your cat from the ground, through the skin or via a kitten’s mother. Once infected, your cat’s health will be...
Home Alone and Anxious
If your dog is a destructive, barking, howling, escaping marauding mutt when you are away, they could be suffering from a separation anxiety.
Living With a Blind Dog
Most blind dogs can live happy, good quality lives after a period of adjustment.
House-Soiling Behaviour In Dogs
Is your dog staining their reputation? A previously-perfect pooch may begin to soil the home (urination and defecation in inappropriate places) for many reasons.
Heartworm Disease and Its Prevention
It’s the stuff nightmares are made of. Sadly, it is fact not fiction. Heartworm disease is a silent killer of dogs and cats.
Spring Care for Pets
Spring into action now that spring has sprung to ensure your pet is prepared for the warmer weather.
Ten Top Tips for Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth
Toothbrushing is an important part of your pet's dental care. Here are ten tips to help you get started. Start toothbrushing as early in life as you can. It is...
Dental Disease: Does Your Pet Have Bad Breath?
Dental disease is one of the most common problems affecting pets today, with four out of every five dogs and cats over the age of three years affected, the problem...
