Cats: Information About Health, Behaviour and Nutrition

Here we will provide you with articles and how to videos all about cats.

Dr Debbie Osborne: Life at The Alice Springs Veterinary Hospital

Dr Debbie Osborne: Life at The Alice Springs Veterinary Hospital

Dr Debbie Osborne Interview: Life at The Alice Springs Veterinary Hospital In this episode of Meet Your Vet, we head to the heart of Australia's Red Centre, Alice Springs. This is where we meet Dr Debbie Osborne who has been running The Alice Springs Veterinary Hospital for over 30 years. Read on to learn a [...]

2026-02-26T17:30:20+11:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cats, Dogs, Vet Care|Tags: alice springs, veterinary hospital|0 Comments

Desexing Your Pet – What You Need To Know

Desexing Your Pet – What You Need To Know

Desexing Your Pet - What You Need To Know [easy-social-share] This week's Hey Doc with Dr Leigh focuses on desexing your pet and what you need to know. If you haven't read our other article on "when it's best to neuter your male dog" then head over there after you've listened to this tutorial. In [...]

2026-02-26T17:30:39+11:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Behaviour, Cat Preventative Care, Cat Reproduction, Cat Surgery, Cats, Dog Behaviour, Dog Preventative care, Dog Reproduction, Dog Surgery, Dogs, Video Tutorials|Tags: desex, neuter, spay|0 Comments

What To Do For Rat Bait Poisoning In Dogs

What To Do For Rat Bait Poisoning In Dogs

What To Do If A Dog Eats Rat Bait Poison [easy-social-share] Whether you witnessed your dog eat rat bait, or you are highly suspicious that your dog may have some, it is extremely important that you seek veterinary advice or your pet's life will be at risk. Rat bait can kill any animal. These baits [...]

2026-05-06T10:04:04+10:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Medicine, Cats, Dog Medicine, Dogs|Tags: poison, rat bait|0 Comments

How To Recognise And Prevent Paralysis Tick In Dogs And Cats

How To Recognise And Prevent Paralysis Tick In Dogs And Cats

How To Recognise & Prevent Paralysis Tick In Dogs And Cats [easy-social-share] If you live in Australia, especially along the eastern seaboard then you need to be aware of the tick Ixodes holocyclus otherwise known as the paralysis tick. These ticks inject a toxin into the dog or cat (also farm animals) when it feeds. The [...]

2026-02-26T17:30:45+11:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Preventative Care, Cats, Dog Preventative care, Dogs|Tags: australia, paralysis tick, parasite, toxin|1 Comment

Heart Disease Monitoring Form For Cats & Dogs

Heart Disease Monitoring Form For Cats & Dogs

Monitor Your Cat's or Dog's Heart Condition [easy-social-share] Heart disease in our pets is nearly as common as it is in us humans. It can also occur with little warning. Keeping an eye on your pet is crucial when they have heart disease and also as they get older and heart disease hasn't yet been [...]

2026-02-26T17:30:47+11:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Medicine, Cat Preventative Care, Cats, Dog Medicine, Dog Preventative care, Dogs|Tags: heart disease, heart failure, home monitoring, treats|0 Comments

How to recognise & manage heart disease in your pet

How to recognise & manage heart disease in your pet

How To Recognise & Manage Heart Disease In Dogs & Cats Heart disease or heart failure is a common cause of death in our pets. Often it has gone unrecognised for quite some time because owners aren't familiar with the signs and symptoms of heart disease. In this video tutorial, Dr Leigh provides you with [...]

2026-02-26T17:30:49+11:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Behaviour, Cat Medicine, Cat Preventative Care, Cats, Dog Behaviour, Dog Medicine, Dog Preventative care, Dogs, Video Tutorials|Tags: heart disease, heart failure|1 Comment

Hey Doc: What’s The Best Teeth Care For My Pet?

Hey Doc: What’s The Best Teeth Care For My Pet?

Hey Doc: What's The Best Teeth Care For My Pet? [easy-social-share] Teeth care for our pets is the topic for this tutorial. Dr Leigh is joined by Dr Aaron Forsayeth from Advanced Animal Dentistry. This tutorial will cover: 1. Does my dog or cat need a dental cleaning? 2. Reasons why your pet needs a [...]

2026-02-26T17:30:54+11:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Dentistry, Cats, Dog Dentistry, Dogs, Vet Care, Video Tutorials|Tags: anaesthesia free, cats, dentistry, dogs, gingivitis, periodontitis|0 Comments

Pet Dental Care: Top Reasons Why Pets Need Dental Care

Pet Dental Care: Top Reasons Why Pets Need Dental Care

How To Improve Your Pet's Dental Care At Home [easy-social-share] Our pet's dental care needs to be a top priority because just like us, poor dental hygiene can lead to disease and ill-health. Over 85% of dogs and 70% of cats from the age of 3 years suffer from dental disease. We can prevent this [...]

2026-02-26T17:30:55+11:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Dentistry, Cat Preventative Care, Cats, Dog Dentistry, Dog Preventative care, Dogs|Tags: dental, dental food, dental treats, dentist, teeth|2 Comments

Why Pet Obesity Is A Problem For Your Dog & Cat

Why Pet Obesity Is A Problem For Your Dog & Cat

Why Pet Obesity Is A Problem For Your Dog & Cat[easy-social-share]Our world is in the midst of a pet obesity crisis and we are to blame. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), nearly 59 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs suffer from obesity.The sad thing about this is that obesity [...]

2026-05-06T10:06:45+10:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Nutrition, Cat Preventative Care, Dog Nutrition, Dog Preventative care|Tags: cat food, dog food, fat, health, obesity, pet fit, pets, weight loss|1 Comment

Top Tips To Help Your Pet Lose Weight

Top Tips To Help Your Pet Lose Weight

Top Tips To Help Your Pet Lose Weight [easy-social-share] Have you been told that your cat or dog is overweight? Perhaps your vet has given you the hard work - they must lose weight. Or maybe, you just need some reassurance that you are being the best pet parent that you can be? Then you've [...]

2026-02-26T17:30:58+11:00By Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc|Categories: Cat Nutrition, Cat Preventative Care, Cats, Dog Nutrition, Dog Preventative care, Dogs, Video Tutorials|Tags: cat food, dog food, obesity|1 Comment