Each year, veterinarians, pet groomers and pet lovers have debates about the pros and cons of shaving a thick coated or long-haired dog during the warm summer months. People, cool themselves by sweating via exposed skin. Dogs, however, don’t sweat like we do. Their main cooling comes from panting. As the moisture evaporates off of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Your home is a haven and a place of safety for you and for your pet. But, inside every house are poisons, dangers, and hazards that can injure your dog or cat. Here are some helpful tips to help keep your pet safe and out of the emergency room! The two kittens raced around the [...]
Lots of problems become more apparent as the weather gets warmer – flies, fleas, ticks, grass seeds, sunburn, heat and don’t forget bad eating habits at the Barbeque! Remember, things that annoy you will also annoy your pet so remember that they may also need insect repellent, suncare and some respite from the heat. Flies [...]
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