by Prevon Pereira | Jun 30, 2019 | Pet Advice
Lots of animal diseases and problems come and go depending on the time of year but one thing we see year-round is animals that eat things they shouldn’t. Often animals will eat things that will pass through harmlessly but cause a little bit of chaos on the way...
by Prevon Pereira | Jun 5, 2019 | Pet Advice
Idiopathic canine vestibular disease, also called “geriatric vestibular disease” and “old dog disease” can be pretty scary to see in our dogs – the symptoms can be very dramatic and concerning. Vestibular disease happens in dogs whenever there is a disturbance...
by Prevon Pereira | Apr 28, 2019 | Pet Advice
Arthritis is a tricky condition in the veterinary world. Our pets are living longer lives and as a result we’re seeing diseases that occur in older patients much more commonly. Arthritis tends to be a lot sneakier than a lot of other diseases more common in older...
by Prevon Pereira | Apr 28, 2019 | Pet Advice
We’ve all heard about footballers getting knee injuries – almost every week there’s something in the news about a footballer tearing their ACL. But it’s very common for dogs to get the exact same injury. The cruciate ligaments are two bands of tough tissue that...
by Prevon Pereira | Apr 28, 2019 | Pet Advice
Guinea pigs are very popular as pets, particularly in families with children as they’re easy to handle and can be very friendly. However, guinea pigs aren’t as straightforward to manage as a hutch and the occasional pat! They’re intelligent, social and have a few...
by Prevon Pereira | Apr 7, 2019 | Pet Advice
It’s nearly that time of year – multiple public holidays, Easter egg hunts, and time to spend with family and friends. Easter is just around the corner, but as always we’d like to remind everyone that there are a few hazards that pop up at this time of the year...