preventative health for your pet

Dental disease is one of the most common complaints we see in veterinary practice. In fact, about 3 out of 4 dogs and cats over the age of 2 years of age have some degree of dental disease. So what...

People often ask how often their pet needs vaccinating: it’s one of the most common questions I hear in consultation. There are varying opinions but most vets will ground their recommendations in science. Most vaccines are registered for yearly use....

It’s that time of the year again, the clocks have been set back and it seems to be getting colder and darker by the day. As we approach winter you may start to notice that your pets, especially the...

Pet Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a disease of glucose metabolism. It occurs most commonly in dogs, cats and guinea pigs. Glucose is required by every cell in the body for energy, and insulin is the hormone that allows the...

Did you know that over 40% of dogs and 30% of cats in Australia are classified as either overweight or obese?!!!! Much like with us, when an animal is overweight it can develop all kinds of health problems, such as...

Pets can itch at any time of year, but we definitely see more of them in the warmer and more humid months. There can be many, many reasons why your pet is scratching and sometimes it can make everyone...