What is conjunctivitis? The conjunctiva are the thin pink membranes of the eye. They line the globe, inner eyelids and third eyelid. Conjunctivitis is simply inflammation of these membranes. Cause… read more →
Kennel cough is the name given to a common condition in dogs that affects the throat, trachea (windpipe) and on rare occasions the lungs. It is most commonly characterised by… read more →
Cat Flu or Feline Respiratory Disease, is caused by one of many strains of two viruses, a herpes virus and a calicivirus. It is spread by contact with an infected… read more →
There are some great advantages to be gained by keeping your cat confined indoors. These include decreased risk of injury and disease and as a result a significantly longer life… read more →
HEAT STROKE All pets are susceptible to heat stroke. Pets at higher risk are our overweight, storm phobic, aged, heart diseased, thick coated pets and brachycephalic breeds. Brachycephalic breeds have… read more →
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a disease that results in inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) and/or the urethra (urethritis). The condition may… read more →
Preparing my pet for surgery In the lead up to your pet’s surgery we recommend bathing them 24 to 48 hours prior to the day. This means your pet is… read more →
DESEXING YOUR PET TO NEUTER OR NOT TO NEUTER – THAT IS THE QUESTION Many clients ask us whether they should desex their pets, and what the pros and cons… read more →
Just like people, dogs and cats get allergies and intolerances too. They can cause one or more of the following signs: itchiness, rashes, diarrhoea, vomiting, hair loss, red ears and reoccurring ear infections. Pets can become… read more →
WHAT IS DIABETES MELLITUS? Diabetes mellitus is a disorder caused by insulin deficiency. There are two types of diabetes mellitus. Type I, also called insulin dependent diabetes, is caused by… read more →