by Karen | Jul 1, 2022 | blog
Gastric Dilation and Volvulus is the medical name for a condition you may know as “Bloat”. It is a syndrome of dogs in which the stomach dilates and twists around itself. It is mainly seen in large or deep-chested breeds, including some of hunting breeds such...
by Karen | Jun 1, 2022 | blog
Unusual urination behaviours can be a tricky issue, especially when our pets start bedwetting or peeing on our favourite (and often expensive – as luck would have it) furniture! This means we often need to conduct a bit of an investigation to figure out why it’s...
by Karen | Feb 1, 2022 | blog
Hypo what I hear you ask? Don’t worry, many pet owners have never heard of this either. It is, put simply, one small gland called the thyroid which many of us will have heard of in humans. But the reason we want to chat about this is, because it can cause so much...
by Karen | Jan 1, 2022 | blog
Summer in Australia can present a myriad of health-related problems for our much-loved pets, from an increased likelihood of tick and snake bites to dehydration and heatstroke. Most dogs under normal circumstances can regulate their body heat by panting, much like how...
by Karen | Dec 1, 2021 | blog
Australia has embraced dogs being welcome across every aspect of family life, from cuddles on the couch to puppacinos at cafes and indeed, our holiday itineraries. With numerous camping grounds now welcoming your four-legged best friend with open arms, the popularity...