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 [...]
On 1 May 2007 microchipping became compulsory for cats and dogs for first time council registrations in Victoria. Individual Councils will also have power to require compulsory microchipping of all dogs and cats currently registered. Pets must still be registered by three months of age. Microchipping is a great form of permanent identification. The small [...]
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 [...]
Oral disease is the most common ailment in adult pets. According to veterinary research, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the time they are three. Signs of disease include persistent bad breath, a yellow-brown tartar crust at the gum line, red and swollen gums, pawing at the mouth [...]
Animal physiotherapy is now becoming recognised as an important part of the recovery process after many surgical procedures and for chronic musculo-skeletal problems. Physiotherapy is well accepted in human medicine and is becoming more commonly used in veterinary medicine. Animal physiotherapists will use techniques such as massage, joint stretching and strengthening exercises, ultrasound and heat [...]
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