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Grape And Raisin Poisoning In Dogs – Do You Need To Worry?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] You’ve probably heard many conflicting stories and anecdotal reports about grapes and raisins being poisonous to dogs making it difficult to know if it’s safe to feed them to your dog. Some articles will say [...]
How To Make A Dog Vomit Safely And QuicklyWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Many dogs are notorious for scavenging and it’s not uncommon to discover that your dog has eaten something they shouldn’t have. For this reason, knowing when and how to make a dog vomit is one of the most important emergency [...]
When Is The Best Age To Desex A Dog?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc One of the first questions many new dog owners have for their veterinarian is: “when is the best age to spay or neuter my dog?” It is a question that is fraught with controversy and conjecture, but now we have [...]
Signs And Symptoms Of Poisoning In DogsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc ⚠ Emergency Action If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned, keep calm, collect the suspect poison and go to the nearest veterinarian immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear. The thought that your dog might have been poisoned is [...]
Learn How To Assess Normal Animal Vital SignsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Learning how to recognise when something is wrong with an animal is one of the most important skills you as an owner can learn. But before we learn what is abnormal, first, we must first learn what the normal vital signs [...]
Common Cat & Dog Poisons That Cause SicknessWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Sadly accidental pet poisoning is not uncommon so in this article, we reveal the most common cat and dog poisons that vets receive calls about. As we always say, if you are aware of the risks, then you can prevent the [...]
Why Is My Cat Sneezing A Lot? When Do I Need To Worry?Written by Dr Karl Ong [easy-social-share] Bless you! We’ve all heard the sound of a cat sneezing – gosh they sound cute! But, when do we need to worry about a sneezing cat? When is a sneeze, not just an irritating tickle but [...]
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs: Is Your Dog At Risk Of This Tick-Borne Disease?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Ehrlichiosis in dogs was first discovered in May 2020 in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Sadly, we are already seeing the considerable spread of this terrible disease across Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia and Northern [...]
How To Prevent Separation Anxiety In DogsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Separation anxiety in dogs occurs when a dog becomes hyper attached to their humans and fear being alone. Sadly, it is a common problem that can be very difficult to manage. Like many behavioural problems, prevention is far better than cure. In [...]
Cats and Ferrets May Catch Coronavirus Covid 19Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Studies show that cats and ferrets are more susceptible to coronavirus C19 than we first thought. In our previous article on Coronavirus COVID 19 in Dogs, we mention how on April 5th 2020 a tiger at a zoo in the US [...]
