Advice for keeping your Pets Healthy and Happy


Staying Safe while Swimming

Spending some quality time by the water with family and friends is the perfect depiction of summer. Whether it is relaxing by the beach or swimming in a pool, most of our favourite pastime activities ...
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Happy New Noise Phobias!

Welcoming in the New Year and all our new resolutions (usually a back-log from previous years), begins with the staple favourites; fireworks, dance hits and party poppers. We come together, loud and e...
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Managing Pain in Pets

Suffering in silence is something we all know too well when it comes to our pets and their pain management. One of the most common issues vets and vet nurses face in clinic, is fur-parents having trou...
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Keeping Your Pet Cool in Summer

Temperatures are heating up! This season is perfect for getting out and about with your furry friend, however we need to be prepared to protect our pets from the harsh summer sun. Now the sun is obvio...
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Holiday Hazards

As they say at this time of year, it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Decorations are out, the festive feast is getting prepared and that last-minute dash to the shopping centre for s...
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Heart Health in Pets

Just like humans, a pet’s heart can also develop diseases and cause many health problems. Unfortunately, any diseases or problems with the old ticker, seem to come to light when your pet is already in...
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Ear infection in pets

Ear infections are a common reason pet owners will seek advice from their vet. Recognising an ear infection and seeking advice early can be critical in achieving a quick and successful outcome. Ear pr...
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Flatulence in Dogs

Let’s talk about a stinky subject that plagues doggy loving households everywhere; pet flatulence. We have all experienced that moment of shock during a snuggle with our furry family member, when sudd...
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How to keep your indoor cat happy

Cats are one of the most popular pets kept as companions in Australia and NZ.  They are beautiful, graceful, affectionate, but above all, highly complicated! Many people choose to keep their cats indo...
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The Importance of Routine Blood Tests for Your Pet

Each year at your pet’s annual check-up, your vet may recommend getting a blood test. Ultimately you have the final decision if you would like the test completed and that choice should be respected. H...
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Make Brushing your Pet's Teeth Fun!

Imagine if you had never brushed your teeth before. Horrible isn’t it? Well the same goes for our furry family members, they need their pearly whites feeling fresh and clean just like humans do. We al...
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Shedding in Cats and Dogs

After a long day cleaning the house, there’s that wonderful feeling when you sit down, with a celebratory cup of tea, and appreciate your hard work. That is until all the kids come home…. especially t...
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KONG recipes for your pet

KONGs are a fun, innovative way to feed your cat or dog. They are a tool that helps us engage in play with our pets, can help in the management of behavioural issues like separation anxiety, and they ...
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The importance of oral health in pets

Your pets oral health is a key element in their overall health and wellbeing, and can impact far more than their teeth and gums.  From dental disease to serious liver and kidney infections, there are ...
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Solving problem puppy behaviours

Puppies are at their most impressionable between 8-14 weeks old. The keys to success are supervision, consistency, patience and praise – ideally you’ll be with your puppy so you can have heaps of fun,...
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Australian Tick Awareness Month

The month of August marks the first-ever National Tick Awareness Month for Pets in Australia. Heading into spring Australia also enters its high-risk months for ticks. So, it is a perfect time to unde...
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Keeping away the Winter Blues in Pets

Hibernation season is upon us! As the temperature outside is dropping, all we can think about is getting cosy with our favourite winter blanket, a nice cup of tea and staying as close to the heater a...
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Plants that are poisonous to your Pets

It's that time of year that the bulbs are starting to sprout in the garden, ready to grow over winter into beautiful flowers. While flowers are beautiful to have in the garden, there are a lot of flo...
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Keeping your pets safe this Easter

As Easter approaches, pet owners everywhere are making plans to gather together for family dinners, share hot cross buns and go hunting for chocolate Easter eggs. Delicious! Easter is also a popular t...
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Grass Seed Season - Watch for these Symptoms in your Pets

Gardening season? More like grass seed season for our furry family members. There is a wonderfully warm feeling we all experience when we are outside in the beautiful sunshine, smelling some freshly c...
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New Year - New Vaccinations

January is the month of motivation; we are getting everything in order to prepare for a prosperous and positive year. This new beginning is usually a reminder for most pet parents to get all their pet...
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