by Prevon Pereira | Mar 2, 2019 | Pet Advice
Animal behaviour can sometimes be a bit of a puzzle to us humans – it’s all too easy to expect animals to act like tiny humans, and get frustrated when they don’t. Very often when we see puppies or kittens come in for their first visits, or their vaccinations,...
by Prevon Pereira | Mar 2, 2019 | Pet Advice
As a busy vet practice, we get many special cats, dogs and other furry friends coming through our doors daily. Sometimes, though, a pet will stand out to us – and we’d like to try sharing a few of the cases we see at Brandon Park Vet Hospital with you....
by Prevon Pereira | Jan 26, 2019 | Pet Advice
Did you know that if your pet is suffering from dental disease they may be at risk of heart disease too? When dental disease strikes, plaque and tartar that accumulate on the teeth lead to infection of the gums. Bacteria from this infection travel in the bloodstream...
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...
