Puppy Parenting Made Easy . What is Normal Puppy Behaviour? Well some of you might be parents that remember bringing your first child home. The midwife hands you a baby capsule with your precious cargo and by some miraculous powers you are imbued with all the parental knowledge imaginable…… kinda didn’t...
In the early days your puppy has energy to burn and it is important to bond with your puppy in these early stages. Everyone can be involved at some level. First get a toy box. It does not have to be flash but, you can safely store the toys away at...
Back at the start we recommended you get the details for what your puppy has been fed on already. To keep rehoming stress to a minimum, it’s generally a good idea to keep to their recent diet and gradually transition onto their new diet. Unless the diet is really poor such...
Most of you are going to have a little road trip with your newborn after you first meet. This may be your pup’s first trip in the car. As much as we want to cuddle them in the car, for safety’s sake it’s best to have them restrained in a...
Meet Feebee, our Brave Pet of the Month Early last year Feebee came to see us because her right eye had become sore with green discharge, and she was reluctant to open the eye properly. Further testing revealed that she had a shallow scratch on the surface on her eye and...
Our pets are often the lynch pin to family life. Growing up, I think my sister and I ticked the list off. I have dozens of childhood memories of bringing home the waifs and strays. Sure, my parents really believed me the kittens followed me home! Having Trixie, the pony...
Does your feline friend like to go out and about? Does your feline friend like to go out and about? Whether it’s just relaxing under a tree in the back yard, or whether they like to go visit the neighbours, getting out can be a lot of fun for your cat....
A new viral strain of the rabbit calicivirus, or Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (HVD), was released in 600 locations in March. This virus is expected to be more lethal than the current strains, especially in the wetter, colder climates. Victorian pet rabbits are particularly at risk. RHDV is spread by...
Welcome to puppy parenting. As with human babies, puppies don’t come with an instruction manual. Here are some tips to get you started with puppy training. Make training a positive, happy experience. How would you like to be told off or worse still, smacked when you are learning a new...
Rabbits are social beings and live happier, more fulfilled lives with a mate, but beware… The Facts on the Birds and Bees/Rabbit Rabbits are social beings and live happier, more fulfilled lives with a mate, but beware… Male rabbits (bucks) mature often by 4 months old. Female (does) rabbits generally mature...
Vaccination is the only protection against common diseases that have no cure. Vaccination is the only protection against common diseases that have no cure. Who's at risk? Age is no excuse! Everyone is at risk. The young, infirm or older pets are more likely to contract more serious complications. We protect...
Talented Leading Vet Nurse Required. Are you looking to lead in 2017? We require an vet nurse superstar to lead our small animal veterinary hospital nursing team. You will join a fabulous team that believes one vision ....Caring for Life. That means no only being an exemplary pet advocate and delivering...
We care for the young, the elderly, the sick and the healthy - our role as vet nurses is unique, just like us! We care for the young, the elderly, the sick and the healthy - our role as vet nurses is unique, just like us! Every day we face new...
Packed up the van, the kids, the pets and you are on the road for a great summer break. Here’s a checklist for getting your pet ready your holidays. Are vaccinations up to date? Whether you are on the road or your pet is boarding, they are at risk of getting...
Is your pet one of the 50% dogs not protected against heartworm? Heartworms are spread by mosquito bites and lodge in the blood vessels in and around the heart. When they get large enough, they start blocking the flow of blood through the heart, leading to difficulty breathing, coughing, heart failure,...
A brave 6.5-year-old mum, a mystery illness Meet Missy. Missy presented to us because she was ill for a few days. It came as shock but, Missy was trying to give birth. Missy had a narrowed birth canal that prevented her giving birth naturally. An emergency cesarean section was necessary. Within...
It doesn’t take much for hot weather to make our pets really sick, particularly our senior pets, pets that are overweight Heatstroke in animals is a killer and can happen frighteningly fast. It doesn’t take much for hot weather to make our pets really sick, particularly our senior pets, pets that...
Stay calm! Puppy will not understand your frustration. It’s exciting getting your new puppy! They are just a bundle of joy..until... Uh oh ..there’s a smelly little deposit on the carpet! Here’s some tips to help you through the toilet training phase so the only surprises you get are chewed shoes!!!...
I often get asked how did I start. Let’s go back in time when there were no mobile or email, shops shut early on Saturdays and mixed tapes were all the rage. I often get asked how did I start. Let’s go back in time when there were no mobile or...
Meet our Brave Pet of the Month, Lady This is Lady, an adorable older Pomeranian cross Chihuaha. Last year she was having problems walking with her right back leg. Our physical examination and xrays revealed that she had torn the ligament holding her knee together, causing the joint to be unstable...
