Health Information

All pets are susceptible to heat stroke. Pets at higher risk are our overweight, storm phobic, aged, heart diseased, thick coated pets and brachycephalic breeds. Brachycephalic breeds have long soft palates, small nostrils and narrowed airways – this makes it harder for them to dissipate heat and cool themselves down. Dog Breeds: French bulldogs, Pugs, English Bulldogs, American…

Is caused by one of many strains of two viruses, a herpes virus and a calicivirus. It is spread by contact with an infected cat; or contact with infected objects, such as combs, food & water bowls, bedding, owner’s hands etc.; or inhaling infected air. The clinical signs appear from 1-10 days after exposure, and…

In the lead up to your pet’s surgery we recommend bathing them 24 to 48 hours prior to the day. This means your pet is nice and clean for their surgery and will have dried completely before having an anaesthetic. Most pets will go home with sutures and are not allowed to be bathed or…

TO NEUTER OR NOT TO NEUTER – THAT IS THE QUESTION Many clients ask us whether they should desex their pets, and what the pros and cons are. Desexing and neutering are terms used for the surgical removal of reproductive organs of males and females. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DESEXING MY PET? Speying This…

Just like people, dogs and cats get allergies and intolerances too. They can cause one or more of the following signs: itchiness, rashes, diarrhoea, vomiting, hair loss, red ears and reoccurring ear infections. Pets can become allergic and/or intolerant to protein in food, treats or table scraps. They can develop skin problems, such as rashes, itchiness, reddened ears and hairloss, or gastrointestinal…