Senior Pets

Why Does My Dog Keep Licking Their Paws?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc ⚠ Emergency Action Please visit your vet immediately if your dog is scratching or chewing so intensely they are damaging the skin, or you notice a hot spot that is red, wet, painful or rapidly spreading. Facial swelling or difficulty breathing [...]

Dog Suddenly Limping: What To Do At Home And When To Call A VetWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc A sudden limp in a dog can be stressful. One minute your dog is running, jumping or playing normally. The next, they’re holding a leg up, toe touching, skipping, or refusing to walk. Some limps [...]

How Vets Diagnose Lameness In Dogs: What Your Dog’s Limp Can Tell UsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc ⚠ Emergency Action Book a vet appointment promptly if your dog is lame and: Cannot put weight on the leg Is crying, shaking, panting or very painful Has a swollen, hot or painful joint Has had [...]

Seizures in DogsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Causes, Emergency Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment ⚠ Emergency Action What to do if your dog has a seizure, when it’s an emergency, and how seizures are diagnosed and treated. If your dog has a seizure lasting longer than five minutes, multiple seizures in a day, or [...]

What Type Of Dog Owner Are You?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc When it comes to dog ownership, no two dog owners are the same—and that’s perfectly okay! Whether you treat your dog as a family member, a partner in work, or a loyal companion, understanding your relationship with your dog friend can create [...]

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc If you’re a dog owner, you’ve likely witnessed your pup munching on grass at some point. This behaviour can be puzzling, especially when followed by a sudden bout of vomiting. But why exactly do dogs eat grass, and is it something to be concerned [...]