Insect Stings Posted 22/05/2023 413 Just like us, pets can have an allergic reaction to certain insect stings, more commonly bee stings. In most cases this is not life-threatening but rarely it can be, and it is therefore very important to seek immediate veterinary attention for your pet if they have been bitten by an insect, especially a bee, and
Pets & Poisons Posted 22/03/2023 507 Dogs (and sometimes cats!) are notorious for getting into things that they shouldn’t, and unfortunately there are many common household products, human foods and human medications that can be harmful to our pets. What products should I be cautious of? There are so many products and foods that could be harmful to your pet in
Tick Paralysis Posted 22/03/2023 450 What is a Paralysis Tick? Paralysis ticks are prevalent particularly in spring and summer. They are found in bushland and are commonly carried by wildlife such as possums and bandicoots. However, we are finding more and more ticks are finding their way into our backyards and affecting our pets at all times of year, whether
Respiratory Emergencies Posted 22/03/2023 443 Respiratory distress is a very scary emergency in our pets. While hopefully this never happens to you, it is important for you to know what to do in this situation to get your pet to lifesaving care. Signs of respiratory distress include: Rapid, shallow breathing Abdominal effort in breathing Open-mouth breathing in cats Purple to
Why should we de-sex our pets? Posted 03/07/2018 980 Benefits of de-sexing your pet. Thousands of animals each year find themselves in animal holding facilities, lost, or injured due to homelessness or escaping the confines of their back yard. People adore their companion animals and there is something extremely loveable about puppies and kittens however, where do they go when they are all grown
Santa Paws, Raising Money for Friendly K9 Rescue! Posted 08/11/2017 5225 This year is fast disappearing and it’s that jolly time again where Santa and the Christmas Spirit is in the air. Sadly, it’s not always a happy time for some animals, who find themselves alone and without homes. Each year in conjunction with the wonderful Franklin from Franklin Photography we hold a Santa Pet Photo
HOPPY EASTER Posted 16/04/2017 5412 Within a hop, skip, and a jump Easter is here! We’re all excited for the chocolate, and the bunnies are all excited for the carrots – BUT BE WARNED. Although carrots are healthy for us, carrots are too sweet and low in fibre, making them a TREAT only for rabbits. Too much can become a health
IS YOUR PET SUFFERING IN SILENCE? Posted 27/02/2017 6532 Imagine that you had a severe toothache and no one did anything to help because no one knew. This is the situation faced by over 80% of our pets over the age of 3 years. Imagine that you had pus covering your teeth day in and day out, that your jaw was being eaten away
KILLER FELINE VIRUS Posted 09/02/2017 12420 There is a lot of media surrounding the outbreak of the deadly feline enteritis virus Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV). We would like to share with you an article written by Business Insider with details surrounding the recent alerts and outbreaks of this disease. “A killer virus – Feline enteritis causing severe gastroenteritis – has hit
HOW TO HELP YOUR PET BEAT THE HEAT Posted 07/12/2016 3481 Summer is upon us again! It looks like we are in for a long and very hot summer ahead of us. We would like to take a moment to discuss the implications the hot weather can have on your pets. All pets can suffer from the heat, not only dogs and cats but also birds,
4 STEPS TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN Posted 29/10/2016 2652 Halloween can be a scary and sometimes dangerous time for pets….here are 4 tips to ensure your pet stays safe this Halloween period…. 1. Keep your halloween chocolates and treats out of your pets reach, chocolates and some other lollies can be toxic to pets! If your pet happens to get hold of them contact
THE FACTS ABOUT DESEXING YOUR PET Posted 18/10/2016 2166 THE FACTS ABOUT DESEXING YOUR PET Why should I desex my pet? WellPet Vets offer desexing services to most small domestic animals. These include; Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Rats and Guinea Pigs. Desexing your pet prior to them reaching puberty (this is approximately 4-6months of age) greatly reduces the incidence of; unwanted pregnancies, hormone related,