Anxiety disorders are probably the most common type of behaviour problem we see in dogs.
For most dogs, stress plays a key role in the development of an anxiety problem but there may also be a breed predisposition in some cases.
It is important to understand that anxiety in dogs is a medical condition and requires veterinary attention and careful management.
Some signs of canine anxiety to watch out for include:
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Thursday, 9 March 2017
RISK TO PET RABBITS
IMPORTANT UPDATE...
Ensure your Rabbit is protected by vaccinating them now and following recommendations below.
A new strain of Calicivirus is being released this Month to reduce the feral rabbit population, but also increases the risk to pet rabbits.
The Department of Primary Industries recommend that rabbit owners take the following extra precautions:
Ensure your Rabbit is protected by vaccinating them now and following recommendations below.
A new strain of Calicivirus is being released this Month to reduce the feral rabbit population, but also increases the risk to pet rabbits.
The Department of Primary Industries recommend that rabbit owners take the following extra precautions:
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
There's Something Wrong in Ear!
If you think your pet has smelly, dirty or red ears it is time for a check up with us. Ear infections are very common at this time of the year and it's important that we visualise the canal and make sure your pet is not in any pain.
The ear contains its own 'mini environment' and this can be easily disrupted by heat, moisture and self trauma (for example from itching due to allergies). Bacteria and yeast love the change in environment and begin to increase in numbers, resulting in a very unhappy ear canal and an uncomfortable pet.
Watch out for:
The ear contains its own 'mini environment' and this can be easily disrupted by heat, moisture and self trauma (for example from itching due to allergies). Bacteria and yeast love the change in environment and begin to increase in numbers, resulting in a very unhappy ear canal and an uncomfortable pet.
Watch out for:
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
HOW TO RECOGNISE HEART DISEASE IN YOUR PET
With Valentine's Day in February, there's never a better time to talk about your pet's heart health.
Knowing the early signs of heart disease can really make a difference to your pet’s life. It means you can seek medical help from us, we can start treatment early, your pet will feel better and in most cases live a longer life.
As a general rule, heart failure affects the pumping mechanism of the heart and oxygenated blood does not travel around your pet's body effectively. This can have an impact on your pet's overall health as blood ends up pooling in their lungs and/or abdomen leading to detrimental changes in other organs.
Knowing the early signs of heart disease can really make a difference to your pet’s life. It means you can seek medical help from us, we can start treatment early, your pet will feel better and in most cases live a longer life.
As a general rule, heart failure affects the pumping mechanism of the heart and oxygenated blood does not travel around your pet's body effectively. This can have an impact on your pet's overall health as blood ends up pooling in their lungs and/or abdomen leading to detrimental changes in other organs.
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