by Prevon Pereira | Oct 3, 2018 | Pet Advice
By now you know Rocky the cat. Rocky is a very clean cat and always uses his litter tray perfectly. Recently Rocky was leaving little patches of bloody urine in strange places. One evening, Rocky’s owner came home from work to find Rocky scratching at his litter tray...
by Prevon Pereira | Oct 3, 2018 | Pet Advice
It’s not only a change in thirst that can indicate an underlying issue with your pet. Subtle changes in urination habits can be a sign of kidney disease and diabetes but they can also indicate a urinary tract infection or even a behavioural issue. Changes may...
by Prevon Pereira | Oct 3, 2018 | Pet Advice
Is your pet a bit thirstier than usual? Are you filling up their water bowl more often, or have you noticed them drinking from the shower or toilet? An increase in thirst can be one of the first signs of kidney disease and if you are worried you should arrange a check...
by Prevon Pereira | Oct 3, 2018 | Pet Advice
There’s no denying it, Halloween has become more and more popular in Australia over the past few years. Quite a few people love to have haloween parties and get their pets pets involved too. It is really important to think about their health and wellbeing so...
by Prevon Pereira | Oct 3, 2018 | Pet Advice
Last month I had the opportunity to visit the local Maria Montesorri Preschool with Marni and Bear our two fur kids (Bear is the black blob in the photo). The visit was to talk to the children about what I do as a Veterinarian and what we need to do to look after our...
by Prevon Pereira | Sep 5, 2018 | Pet Advice
Have you ever seen your dog dragging his or her bottom along the ground? This peculiar act is known as ‘scooting’ and can indicate your dog has irritated anal glands. The infamous anal glands are located on either side of your dog’s anus. Each gland...
