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Why Your Dog Can’t Breathe: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway SyndromeWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] It’s not uncommon for owners of brachycephalic dog breeds such as French and English Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, and Shih Tzus to be concerned that their dog can’t breathe. These breeds have a shortened skull with very little normal nose [...]
How To Care For Horse Legs & Keep Your Horse SoundWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] We’ve all heard the saying “no hoof, no horse” and pretty much the same saying can be applied to your horse’s legs. There are many old wive’s tales and myths about looking after horse legs, from the [...]
Why Dogs Hump & How To Stop A Dog From HumpingWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] We’ve all seen those dogs at the park that run around trying to hump other dogs. Or your dog may have started this mounting behaviour with an object such as a soft toy or their bed. Dog [...]
Feeding Raw Chicken Is Linked To Paralysis In DogsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Feeding raw meat to our pets always carries a risk to their health due to the potential of a high volume of bacteria being consumed. We need to be very careful with food hygiene for not only our dogs [...]
When Is Titre Testing For Dogs Better Than Vaccination?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] There is no doubt that the vaccination of our dogs has markedly improved their health and welfare leading to prolonged lifespans. However, there are many who are now saying that we have cause for concern and should in fact [...]
Anaesthesia Free Dentistry For Dogs and CatsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Anaesthesia free dentistry for dogs and cats is being promoted as the new wave of safe and appropriate dental care for our pets. But is it really? The process of anaesthesia free dentistry requires a dog to be physically restrained, usually [...]
How To Calm Your Dog During Thunderstorms Or FireworksWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] It’s not uncommon for a dog to be scared of thunder or fireworks. Both thunderstorms and fireworks are similar in that they both have unexpected flashes of bright light, combined with an extremely loud noise. The unpredictable nature of [...]
Do We Need To Vaccinate Our Dogs Yearly?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] A yearly dog vaccination and health examination have been the norm for dog parents for as long as most of us can remember. However, as time evolves, research is conducted and products improve, we now realise that the need for [...]
Should I Get Pet Insurance For My PetWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] “Should I get pet insurance?” is one of the most common questions veterinarians get asked. Because insurance is a significant amount of money to outlay, it is wise to understand what pet insurance covers and the financial implications of what [...]
