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How To Choose The Best Dog CoatWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc When choosing the best dog coat for your pooch there are a few considerations we need to think about. For many of us looking good is important, so naturally, we want our dogs to look their best too. But not all dogs [...]
Dog Ear Infections – Learn How To Treat & PreventWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Dog ear infections are sadly one of the most common disease presentations that veterinarians see daily. Many dogs suffer from chronic ear inflammation (otitis externa) and this causes them a lot of pain and the owners a lot of [...]
Dog Scooting: What’s the Cause and How To Fix It?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Seeing a dog scooting their butt across the ground always evokes a laugh or two especially when they are seemingly oblivious to the embarrassment that it causes us as owners. I know I used to feel horrified when my [...]
Stringhalt In Horses: Causes And How To TreatWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Is your horse lifting a hindlimb in an unusual way when walking, trotting or backing? Your horse could be suffering from a condition known as Stringhalt. Stringhalt (Equine reflex hypertonia) is described as a non-painful neuropathic condition of horses that [...]
Holistic Vet Care For Pets And HorsesWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc It’s common to see many posts on social forums requesting recommendations for a “holistic vet.” Here at Your Vet Online, we are often asked the same question. It appears that there may be confusion as to what holistic vet care actually involves, [...]
How To Adopt a Dog That Suits Your FamilyWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Buying a dog or choosing to adopt a dog or a puppy is a big decision for many people. The decision to give a dog a home has long-term consequences. You need to be ready to provide that adopted pet [...]
What To Feed A Cat With TriaditisWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] My 13yo cat has been diagnosed with Triaditis/Pancreatitis – I was wondering what food alternatives there are for her. Hills is very expensive – could I feed her Advance? She is also on Cerenia injections daily which help her tremendously. I [...]
Dog With DiarrhoeaWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc My 1-month-old puppy has watery diarrhoea, what can I do? What food is best to give when there is diarrhoea? Shan, Sydney, NSW Hi Shan Diarrhoea in such a young pup is very concerning. You really do need to speak directly with a veterinarian to determine the [...]
Dog Unable to SleepWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Our 18 year old chihuahua mix SUDDENLY -as in from one day to the next- went from sleeping all night in our bed to not being able to stay asleep or in bed for more than a few hours. Then it’s roaming from room to room. [...]
Tiger Snake in Sticky Situation Saved by Point Cook VetWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Sometimes as a vet, you never know what will walk, or slither, through the doors of your vet clinic. For Dr Karen Davies of Direct Vet Services in Point Cook, Victoria, today was one of those days when a [...]
