Does your dog develop frequent ear infections? Unfortunately, this is a big problem for some pets, and can cause chronic pain for them (which can lead to increasing difficulties if they start to become sensitive about having their ears handled) and significant...
With dental treatment being one of the most common procedures that we see our canine and feline patients for, we thought we’d shine the spotlight on routine “dentals” and exactly what is involved. Here’s what happens during the average pet dental procedure. 1....
Have you heard of grape toxicity in dogs? Even if you have, you may still be a bit confused about the potential risks of grape poisoning – after all, your Auntie’s old Kelpie used to love eating the odd grape, and he seemed fine, right? Here are the ins and outs of...
“My pet has a sensitive tummy. How can I manage their arthritis and maximise their mobility without upsetting their stomach?” Traditionally, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as carprofen, meloxicam or firocoxib have been used to help manage the pain...
It’s 4 am, and you have just awoken to that most dispiriting of sounds: your dog vomiting in the house *sigh*. But wait, the vomit is foamy and yellow – is that a worry? Here’s why your dog might vomit yellow fluid, and when it warrants a vet check. What does yellow...
Uh oh – your dog “unleashed” in the great outdoors over the weekend, living their best active life, but now it’s Monday morning and they’re looking sore and sorry for themselves. What could be the problem? Here’s the breakdown on what’s often referred to as “weekend...
