Diet details

Diet details

Ever feel overwhelmed when you start to peruse all the various dietary options on offer for dogs? Which is going to be the healthiest diet for your pet? The truth is, there is no one perfect diet to suit every dog. Home-cooked diets can be preferable for some pets,...
Planning properly for your new pup (or rescue pet)

Planning properly for your new pup (or rescue pet)

Whether you’re purchasing a special breed pup or scouting out local rescues to adopt a canine companion, it’s important to research and plan for your future dog’s specific care needs. Doing this will ensure that you’ll have the time and resources to provide the best...
Leptospirosis in Dogs

Leptospirosis in Dogs

Leptospirosis in dogs As you may be aware there have been recent reports in the media of cases of leptospirosis identified in dogs in Melbourne. Leptospirosis is not a disease we commonly see in Melbourne and you may have a few questions. We are hoping this blog will...
Allergies in pets

Allergies in pets

Allergies in pets An allergy, by definition, is an abnormal immune system reaction by the body in response to exposure to a substance. Allergies are multifactorial and triggers can include: contact allergens such as carpets, wool, parasites and grass airborne...
What lurks in the scrub

What lurks in the scrub

While we may be enjoying some warmer weather it does also bring out some wildlife that can cause your pets some harm. The worst of them being snakes. A snake bite can kill a pet in less than 15-20minutes. The signs of a snake bite include: Stumbling (drunk-like)...