Lameness in Puppies and Growing Dogs

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Lameness in Puppies and Growing Dogs

There are many causes of lameness in puppies and dogs. Most of these are relatively minor and are within the body’s healing capability. However, there are also many developmental problems that if not treated promptly, may result in permanent lameness or arthritis. To minimize the likelihood of permanent lameness, your vet may recommend x-rays to [...]

Puppy Proofing your Home

Before you bring your new puppy (or new dog) home, make sure you survey your home for potential dangers. Making your home safe for a puppy is similar to making your home safe for a child. Here are some tips: Make sure your house and yard are escape proof. You need high fences, locked gates [...]

Flea Control: Flea Allergy Dermatitis

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 [...]

Dental Disease

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 [...]

10 Foods Your Dog Should Avoid

Not all human foods are suitable for feeding to your dog. In large enough quantities some seemingly innocuous human foods can cause severe problems for your dog. Be particularly careful with small dogs. Some human foods and human drugs are toxic to pets because pets metabolize certain chemicals differently to humans. Other foods such as [...]

10 Signs of Arthritis

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 [...]