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How To Care For Pocket Pets: Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ferrets, Rats and MiceWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] “Pocket pets” are those small pets that aren’t cats or dogs. They include pint-sized animals such as rabbits, mice, rats, ferrets and guinea pigs. These unusual pets require special care that is highly specific to [...]
Ask Dr LeighWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc If you’ve got a question about animal health, send them for Dr Leigh to answer. You can check out past shows below, or come and join us live on Facebook or YouTube. 1 May 2018 Check out Dr Leigh discussing dog behaviour at the park and [...]
Reverse Sneezing In Dogs: What It Is & What To DoWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc What Reverse Sneezing Looks Like In Dogs Watch on YouTube This video shows exactly what reverse sneezing looks like in dogs. It can sound alarming, but it is usually harmless and not the same as choking. Fortunately, reverse [...]
Why Is My Cat Vomiting? What Should I Do?Written by Dr Karl Ong [easy-social-share] That horrific sound of your cat throwing up, usually on the carpet is something we have all heard stories about! Funnies aside, a cat vomiting is not normal, even if much of what you read on google will say that it [...]
Pinworms In Horses – A Pain In The BumWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Arrrrgh, could it be pinworms? Your horse has scratched his bottom so much that the head of his tail is bald! This is a disaster! The likely problem in a horse with an itchy bottom is pinworms. Pinworms in [...]
Do Flea And Tick Treatments Kill?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] We all want to do the best for our pets, and part of that is providing our pets with effective flea and tick prevention. There has been a lot of discussion on social media networks, including some very large and active Facebook [...]
What Are The Signs Of Laminitis In Horses?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] To ensure that you don’t miss the subtle signs of laminitis in horses read on. One of the biggest fears of a horse owner is laminitis, vets also share this fear because once a horse has a laminitic episode, it [...]
Causes Of Laminitis In HorsesWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] We’ve all heard the saying “no hoof no horse” and when laminitis in horses is concerned, sadly it can result in death. Laminitis is essentially a clinical sign that indicates that an animal (horse, donkey, mule, sheep, cattle, goat, camel etc) has inflammation [...]
Understanding The Aggressive DogWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] The media is full of stories about the aggressive dog that has attacked a person, child, or another dog. We are frequently exposed to the dog fight at the park, even scuffles at the local cafe when a dog sitting quietly is attacked by [...]
Cat Straining To Urinate? Is It A Blocked Bladder?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc One of the most important aspects of being a cat owner is knowing what is an emergency and when to call the vet. A cat straining to urinate is a true emergency that can result in the death of your [...]
