How To Tell If Your Pet Is Sick So You Can Stress Less Sometimes it can be touch to tell if your pet is sick. If you've ever taken care of a pet, you know the feeling— something seems off, but can’t quite figure out what it is. It's frustrating and stressful, leading to a [...]
Colic Symptoms In Horses: Tutorial [easy-social-share] One of the scariest and deadliest problems horse owners and carers must deal with is colic. Knowing what colic symptoms are in horses is absolutely vital. If you know your horse's normal vital signs, then you will recognise colic symptoms and be on the alert for other problems. In this [...]
How To Handle Grief When An Animal Dies [easy-social-share] Our pets are a huge and significant part of family life for many of us. So when they pass, the grief we feel can be as devastating as that of losing a close member of our human family. There would be few of us around that [...]
How To Care For Pocket Pets: Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ferrets, Rats and Mice [easy-social-share] "Pocket pets" are those small pets that aren't cats or dogs. They include pint-sized animals such as rabbits, mice, rats, ferrets and guinea pigs. These unusual pets require special care that is highly specific to their species and not at all [...]
Anaesthesia Free Dentistry For Dogs and Cats [easy-social-share] Anaesthesia free dentistry for dogs and cats is being promoted as the new wave of safe and appropriate dental care for our pets. But is it really? The process of anaesthesia free dentistry requires a dog to be physically restrained, usually on its back, and have visible [...]
Should I Get Pet Insurance For My Pet [easy-social-share] "Should I get pet insurance?" is one of the most common questions veterinarians get asked. Because insurance is a significant amount of money to outlay, it is wise to understand what pet insurance covers and the financial implications of what not taking insurance out means. In [...]
Best Pet Insurance: What Do You Need To Look For [easy-social-share] If you ask any veterinarian the question: ‘Do I Need Pet Insurance?’ the sure-fire answer will nearly always be a resounding YES. This isn’t because vets are in cahoots with pet insurance companies – far from it. The real reason that veterinarians are a [...]
Talking Behaviour With Dr Jo From Pet Behaviour Vet [easy-social-share] In this episode of "Ask Us Anything", Dr Leigh talks with Dr Joanna McLachlan from Pet Behaviour Vet about all things concerning our cat's and dog's behaviour. Check out the video or read the transcript below. We hope you enjoy and if you have any [...]
How To Recognise, Treat & Prevent Dementia In Dogs [easy-social-share] As our pets get older their interactions with us often change. Many start to refuse to go on walks, where once they enjoyed it. Some may begin to have accidents inside, become more vocal, or be less obedient. Many become less tolerant of being handled [...]
Dangers Of Hendra Virus To Humans & Horses [easy-social-share] Hendra is a severe, often fatal disease caused by the Hendra virus (HeV) that is spread by the flying fox causing infection in horses. It is a notifiable zoonotic disease meaning that humans can also become infected and die. Whilst there is no specific treatment for [...]
