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Snake Bite On Dogs – How To Keep Your Dog AliveWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Snake bites on dogs and cats are a common occurrence in both city and rural areas and incredibly, although many pets die, plenty do survive if the appropriate emergency treatment is applied. As soon as the weather [...]
How To Crate Train Your DogWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Crate training your new dog or puppy is one of the first things that most veterinarians and trainers recommend you do when you bring your new family member home. The key to crate training a puppy is that the crate will become [...]
Why Crate Training Makes Bringing Home A Puppy So Much EasierWritten by Kylie Archer [easy-social-share] I’d heard why crate training makes bringing home a puppy so much easier, but initially it wasn’t top of mind. We’ve all done it, you bring home a new puppy and you are so filled up with the cuteness and [...]
How To Treat Choke In HorsesWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Choke in horses occurs when food matter becomes stuck within the oesophagus and does not pass through into the stomach. While not particularly common, it can be a very alarming condition to witness and deal with when it does occur. Thankfully, unlike [...]
Desexing Your Pet – What You Need To KnowWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] This week’s Hey Doc with Dr Leigh focuses on desexing your pet and what you need to know. If you haven’t read our other article on “when it’s best to neuter your male dog” then head over there after [...]
When To Neuter A Dog? What Age Is BestWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] A common question that vets are asked is when is the best time to neuter my dog? In the past, most veterinarians would have quickly replied with an estimate of around 6-9 mths old being best. But now, with [...]
What To Do If A Dog Eats Rat Bait PoisonWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Whether you witnessed your dog eat rat bait, or you are highly suspicious that your dog may have some, it is extremely important that you seek veterinary advice or your pet’s life will be at risk. Rat bait [...]
How To Tell If A Foal Is SickWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Breeding horses is a long and expensive process so it’s vital that you recognise if you have a sick foal. In this Hey Doc tutorial Dr Leigh will discuss what a normal foal looks like and how to recognise if [...]
How To Recognise & Prevent Paralysis Tick In Dogs And CatsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] If you live in Australia, especially along the eastern seaboard then you need to be aware of the tick Ixodes holocyclus otherwise known as the paralysis tick. These ticks inject a toxin into the dog or cat (also [...]
Dental Caries In Horses – How To Prevent Holes In TeethWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Dental caries in horses are not as uncommon as you may think. Horses do get cavities and they are just as prone to these as us humans. A hole in a tooth is called a carie and [...]
