By Dr Matt Pascall For all pet owners, it is very important to realize that some human drugs can be poisonous to their pets. Given that most households stock a number of medications, knowing the drugs to watch out for can help minimize the risk of accidentally poisoning your pet. (1) NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): [...]
By Dr Matt Pascall 1. Prevent unwanted litters: Each year in Australia hundreds of thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens are born due to non deliberate matings. Often, owners of male dogs fail to realize their pet’s contribution to the litters of puppies being born daily. Desexing can stop your pet being part of the [...]
Is there anyway to tell if a dog will be aggressive? If a dog growls or snaps without cause you should see your veterinarian! There are a variety of medical conditions that can cause pain or brain problems that would cause this behavior. Watch your dog around strangers; your dog should be alert but not [...]
1) With dazzling colors on the trees and harvest festivals abounding, many people love the autumn season. But, with many holidays and cooling temperatures, the fall could contain some potential dangers to pets. 2) Of course, many foods served at this time of year cause some of the biggest problems. An example is chocolate during [...]
Pets are living longer thanks to advances in veterinary care, diagnostics, and earlier intervention. But the key to enjoying our “senior” pets lies not only in extending their life span, but in helping them enjoy their later years to the fullest. Like people, dogs and cats are prone to debilitating ailments as they age. Kidney [...]
Unfortunately for owners, a significant proportion of domestic cats go to the toilet where they are not supposed to (either urine or faeces). This is known as house soiling, and is different to urine spraying or marking which generally occur against walls or doors in relation to anxiety. House soiling is one of the leading [...]
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