HOW TO HELP AN ARTHRITIC PET AT HOME

If your pet is diagnosed with arthritis, there are plenty of things you can do at home to help them feel more comfortable.

We recommend a multi-pronged attack as this helps to reduce the need for large amounts of medication and will lessen the potential side effects of any one treatment.

6 tips for an arthritis-friendly home:

• Keep your pet lean to help reduce the load on their joints
• Consider feeding a diet specifically formulated for arthritis (ask us for the best recommendation)
• Continue to exercise your pet in moderation; gentle daily walks for dogs help keep the joints moving and muscles toned
• Provide a warm and comfortable bed with plenty of padding
• Use a portable ramp to help your dog in and out of the car
• Provide an additional piece of furniture (like an ottoman) so your cat doesn't have to jump so high to reach his favourite spot

Ask us for more information on how to make your home arthritis-friendly.

WHY MICROCHIPPING IS ESSENTIAL...

AND ensuring your details are up to date at the registry is crucial...

The recent floods in Queensland and New South Wales have sadly resulted in hundreds of displaced pets.

Natural disasters are an important reminder as to why it is essential ALL of your pets are microchipped.

When a lost pet has a microchip, they can be scanned at any vet clinic or animal shelter and the details attached to the chip found on a central database.