Heart problems Heart disease is a serious problem that affects a large number of dogs. The heart is a muscular organ consisting of four chambers, two of which are located on the left side of the heart, and two on the right side. Each side…

The most effective dental care you can give to your pet is daily brushing. By the age of 3 most pets are showing signs of dental disease. When plaque and tartar build up and spread under the gum line, oral…

What is cruciate ligament rupture? Hind limb lameness is often caused by rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in the stifle or knee joint. This condition can be either; Degenerative (progressively getting worse) and occurring over an extended period of…

Kids and dogs – keeping everyone safe When it comes to kids and dogs, supervision alone may not always be an efficient way to prevent a dog bite. Being able to recognise when a dog is feeling stressed or threatened…

Bloat ­ The Mother of All Emergencies There are many injuries and physical disorders that represent life­threatening emergencies. There is only one condition so drastic that it overshadows them all in terms of rapidity of consequences and effort in emergency…

Dogs and chocolate don’t mix! Chocolate is very toxic to pets, and is more commonly sought out by dogs than cats due to their keen sense of smell and sweet tooth! The toxin in chocolate is called theobromine, which is…

LETS TALK ABOUT HOT SPOTS… Skin diseases are a very common issue faced by many pets and pet owners. One of the common lesions identified are hotspots. Hotspots, or pyotraumatic dermatitis, are focal areas of itchy, moist skin that can…

A new canine parvovirus in Australia. But don’t panic! Researchers in Adelaide have recently reported the detection of a new type of canine parvovirus. Although this virus is new to Australia, it has been present in many overseas countries since…