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 [...]
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 [...]
Behavioral issues are not only the leading cause of relinquishment of pets to local shelters, but also the number one reason for euthanasia of pets in Australia. Many pets lose their lives because of myths like the following: 1. I can’t take my puppy to puppy classes until he’s had all of his vaccines. The [...]
Your dog’s ears are like flowers! Look at the inside of your dog’s ear (pinna)…and have a sniff! Normal healthy ears should be: Carnation pink Smell sweet (or of not much, anyway) Clean Signs of possible problems (like foreign objects in the canal or ears infections) include: Bright red skin inside the ears Bad smells [...]
Vets now have a vaccine to protect cats against the FIV virus that causes feline immunodeficiency disease syndrome. This virus is in the same family as the human HIV but CANNOT infect people. The virus in cats is transmitted by fighting and biting. Outdoor cats are therefore exposed to infection. Current recommendations for cat owners [...]
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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