Just like us, dogs can be on the receiving end of sometimes painful insect bites and stings. The reaction is dependent upon the type of insect, location and number of bites, and the immune system of the individual animal. Signs usually occur within about 20 minutes of the bite and can range from local pain [...]
Don’t be fooled into thinking you can discontinue flea control during the cooler months. Even with one bout of warm weather, fleas will start breeding again. In fact, fleas can breed in Melbourne all year round, albeit at a slower rate during winter. One of the most common skin conditions affecting dogs is flea allergy [...]
Did you know that dental disease is as common in dogs and cats as it is in people? So how do you prevent dental problems in your pet? The best prevention is to brush your dog or cat’s teeth daily. Special meat flavoured toothpaste is avaliable from your vet clinic as well as toothbrushes which [...]
Normally urine is contained within the bladder and prevented from leaking out by the urinary sphincter. Some dogs develop urinary incontinence which means a loss of urine through lack of urinary sphincter control. That is, urine will dribble out especially when lying down and sleeping. We see this more commonly in older, overweight and larger [...]
Arthritis affects one in five dogs. They can’t tell you about it so look out for these signs. 1. Reluctance to walk or play 2. Difficulty climbing stairs 3. Difficulty jumping or getting into the car 4. Limping 5. Lagging behind on walks 6. Difficulty getting up from resting 7. Pain when touched 8. Change [...]
Unfortunately, it is estimated that one in two domestic dogs and cats are overweight. That is half of our pet population! Apart from the obvious signs of weight gain, an overweight pet may also exhibit difficulty in walking, disinterest in activity, shortness of breath and sleep excessively. Most importantly overweight pets are predisposed to health [...]
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