How To Wash A Dog Although washing your dog may sound like a simple task, it is not quite as simplistic as it seems. Here are our top tips to help you get professional results and avoid some common mistakes which can do more harm than good. Top Tips Tip #1 - Select a suitable
My pet has a lump, what should I do? The most important thing to do if you find a lump on your pet is to get it checked by your vet. Many skin lumps are benign and getting it checked quickly may give you peace of mind in knowing that there is nothing to worry
The Problem A common problem during Spring in Australia is that people find baby magpies that appear to have fallen out of the nest and been abandoned by their parents. Most people respond by "rescuing" these "abandoned" babies and taking them to the local vet so that they can be cared for. Whilst this is
Rabbits as Pets Rabbits are becoming increasingly popular pets as more people discover their endearing sociable nature and entertaining antics. They are suitable for children and adults alike and are ideal pets if you live in a unit or have a small backyard. However, they have some very unique care requirements if they are to
What are Cruciate Ligaments? The cruciate ligaments are a pair of ligaments that run through each stifle (knee) joint forming an “X” when the stifle is viewed from the side. The most commonly injured ligament is called the cranial cruciate ligament (anterior cruciate ligament in humans) which runs from the back of the femur (thigh
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is one of the most common diseases affecting dogs and cats as they get older. In fact, arthritis affects 1 in 5 adult dogs and cats and becomes even more common the older they get. The most common form of arthritis in our pets is osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease)
What are allergies? Just like people, dogs can show allergic symptoms when their immune systems begin to recognize certain everyday substances (allergens) as dangerous. This sets off an inflammatory response which causes harm instead of helping. In dogs, this reaction usually affects the skin and causes inflammation and itchiness which can result in them chewing
Puppy School is vital for helping puppies develop social skills, reinforce acceptable behaviour and to teach basic verbal cues in a safe and controlled environment. Your puppy will love our 4 week course. Puppy classes are also very beneficial for owners as every lesson will cover a range of different topics with quality advice on
There is probably nothing more important you can do for your pets’ health and wellbeing than feeding them an appropriate high-quality diet. Your pet's dietary needs will change depending on their age, illness and lifestyle so getting the right advice is important. Specialized diets also play a primary role in the treatment of many
Providing the best care relies on an accurate diagnosis and this is obtained by utilizing the best available information, which in many cases comes from running the appropriate pathology tests. At Berwick Springs Veterinary Hospital we have a state of the art in-house laboratory where many pathology tests, such as blood tests to evaluate
