With Winter on its way we want to help our oldies be a little more comfortable through the colder months. 4 out of 5 dogs over the age of 8 years old have arthritis Many pets are mistakenly described as ‘just old’ when really, they are in pain.
Lets Talk Teeth !!!
We all know that chocolate is not good for our pets, but sometimes want to know just how much is too much. This calculator from Petcare.com is a handy guide along with information about types of chocolate, symptoms of toxicity and treatment.
It is essential to protect your puppy against the major infectious diseases. Puppies require a course of three injections at: 6 weeks – distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus; 8 weeks – distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus; 10 weeks – distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and canine cough, then a vaccination annually/triennially for life.
Desexing or neutering your pet is a surgical procedure that prevents them from being able to reproduce. In male pets it is commonly referred to as “castration”, and in female pets as “speying”. This is the most frequent surgery performed by our vets, and generally your pet is home by the evening of surgery.
It is essential to protect your kitten against the major infectious diseases: panleucopenia, chlamydia, herpesvirus and calicivirus. Kittens require a course of two injections, one at 8 weeks and then one again at 12 weeks.
Dentistry is a rapidly growing area of veterinary science. More and more we are understanding the significant effect dental health can have on the overall health of the animals we treat.
The most common ticks infesting dogs in Australia are the paralysis tick, the brown dog tick, and the bush tick. Ticks are becoming more prevalent in the local area due to the movement of wild animals and development occurring in the area. We have a wide range of preventative options in clinic to prevent paralysis ticks such as monthly Simparica or Bravecto which can be given every 3 months as an oral chew or every 6 months as a spot on.
Ophthalmology is the specific area of pet care involving treatment of an animal’s eyes. For certain breeds, this service also involves the examination and certification of breeding dogs to verify their eyes are in good condition.
Mites are small parasites that can live on, or in your pet’s skin.
