by Prevon Pereira | Jan 26, 2019 | Pet Advice
Heart conditions in dogs are common: about one in ten dogs are estimated to suffer heart disease in their lifetime. Among the most common is mitral valve disease – a condition where one of the valves inside the heart doesn’t work as well, leading to congestive...
by Prevon Pereira | Jan 24, 2019 | Pet Advice
Heart disease happens in dogs and cats as well as in people, and it can sometimes be tricky to spot in our furry friends. Heart disease in animals can be deadly, but it can also be treatable. Seeing these signs earlier and early intervention can make a huge difference...
by Prevon Pereira | Jan 24, 2019 | Pet Advice
Mosquitoes are an annoying part of the Aussie summer – they leave itchy bites and have that irritating whine. It’s well known that in some parts of the world mosquitoes can carry human diseases like malaria. But did you know that mosquitoes can carry something...
by Prevon Pereira | Jan 24, 2019 | Pet Advice
Brachycephalic airway syndrome (also called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, brachycephalic respiratory syndrome or just brachycephalic syndrome) is a disease caused by a collection of several upper airway abnormalities that are common to dogs bred to have...
by Prevon Pereira | Jan 19, 2019 | Pet Advice
Summer is a great time to take your dog swimming but did you know that an innocent dip can lead to an ear infection for your dog? We like to think of your dog’s ear as its own ‘mini-environment’. This environment can be easily disrupted and swimming...
by Prevon Pereira | Jan 19, 2019 | Pet Advice
The warmer weather can be really stressful for our wildlife. After a few consecutive days of high temperatures, it is not uncommon for us to see wildlife suffering from heat stress and dehydration. Some animals can also suffer burnt feet from walking on hot tin roofs...
