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
