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Chocolate Toxicity In DogsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc If your dog has eaten chocolate, one of the first questions to ask is: how much chocolate is dangerous for a dog? Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, which dogs cannot metabolise efficiently. Even small amounts can cause poisoning depending on your dog’s weight and [...]
How To Keep Your Pets Safe At HalloweenWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] While Halloween festivities can be fun for us, it can be quite stressful for our pets. Many pets struggle to cope with the increased activity and noise causing their anxiety levels to rise. That’s not to mention all the numerous [...]
Can You Spay A Dog In Heat? Dangers And RecommendationsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Your bitch has reached sexual maturity and is due to be spayed, you’re thinking that you’ll book that spay surgery appointment and then you discover – she’s in heat! We all know that a heat cycle lasts approximately [...]
How To Stop A Cat Peeing Outside The Litter BoxWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] If your cat is straining to urinate Take your cat to a vet immediately Suddenly, your perfectly toilet-trained cat has decided the whole of its world (i.e. your house) is its toilet and has started peeing outside the litter [...]
How To Keep Your Rabbit Healthy & HappyWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Rabbits are an increasingly popular pet, particularly in our time-poor society. However, contrary to popular belief they are not a pet that can be thrown some food and forgotten about. Rabbits need time, care, and attention. Rabbits are prone to [...]
Megaoesophagus In Dogs – Diagnosis And ManagementWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Megaoesophagus in dogs is a rare and incurable disease that occurs when there is a loss of tone and motility of the oesophagus (food pipe). Animals affected by megaoesophagus have trouble eating and often struggle with regurgitation. This occurs because the [...]
Dog Tooth Extraction – Costs And TreatmentWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc It’s not uncommon to find that your pet has a broken tooth. Or your vet discovers a fractured tooth during a routine health check such as when you present your pet for vaccination. Most animals that have broken teeth display few, if [...]
Why Desex A Dog? Pros & Cons Of Spaying & NeuteringWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] The decision to desex a dog can be a very difficult one for many owners. There is a lot of confusing information on the internet with a lot of conflicting opinions, even amongst vets. In this article, [...]
How To Tell If Your Pet Is In PainWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] No one likes seeing their pet in pain, but how can we be sure that pain is the problem? Sometimes signs are very obvious – your dog is lame, your horse is colicking, or your cat is snarling at [...]
How To Feed Bones Safely To DogsWritten by Dr Aaron Forsayeth [easy-social-share] There are many conflicting opinions related to whether we should feed our dogs’ bones. When asked their opinion as to whether feeding bones to dogs is a good idea, many vets will give you the hard NO, while others will advise – “it [...]
