Pet and Vet News
Tick Paralysis Alert
As the weather is warming up, so is tick season and we have already treated many cases of tick paralysis in dogs and cats.
Ixodes holocyclus is the official name of the paralysis tick which inhabits coastal bushland areas.
Rat lung worm
Rat lung worm normally inhabits the heart and pulmonary arteries of wild rats, where it rarely causes disease, as expected for an efficient parasite. To complete its lifecycle, however, the rat lung worms’ eggs are passed in the rat’s stool and ingested by an intermediate host – normally slugs or snails, where they develop into larvae. When these slugs or snails (or infected rats carrying the larval stages of worms) are ingested by accidental hosts such as dogs, serious disease can occur.
Dog Dental Months July & August 2022
Dog Dental Months July & August 2022. Does your dog have bad breath, discoloured teeth or difficulty eating?
Is your cat hiding something from you? Part 2
Vaccinating your cat helps to protect your precious pet from various debilitating diseases, some of which may not be immediately obvious as cats are adept at hiding signs of illness. As a result, sometimes they may be suffering for a long period of time before any symptoms become apparent. This is why it is so important to have your cat regularly vaccinated and undergo an annual health check with one of our veterinarians.
Is your cat hiding something from you?
Is your cat hiding something from you?
Helping our senior pets stay happy and healthy
As our pets age, they can suffer from a variety of conditions which can be painful and debilitating. Effectively managing any chronic pain conditions in our pets ensures that they can live a happy and comfortable life.
Dog park etiquette
Dog park etiquette. Dog parks are fantastic places for your pet to exercise and interact with other dogs. If the park is fenced and contained, then this is even better – as you can relax knowing that your pet is safe from busy roads and traffic.
Dogs and face masks blog
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to our community, and the wearing of face masks is now mandatory. As our facial features and reactions play an important role in how we communicate, having a face mask obscure our face can impact how easily we can read a person’s body language or demeanour – such as is something being said with a smile or a frown.
Hip dysplasia in pets blog
Hip dysplasia, a degenerative joint disease which affects the ball and socket joint of the hip in the hind legs of dogs, is one of the most common inherited orthopaedic diseases in dogs.
Larger breeds of dogs such as Labradors and Golden Retrievers are most commonly affected by hip dysplasia, however it can occur in any breed.
