• Is your garden pet friendly?

    Your pet spends a lot of time playing outside, so it’s important to know whether your garden is pet friendly. If you have a dog, it’s easy to fence off sections [...]

  • The Holiday Weight

    The influx of all the delicious delicacies over the past couple of months, has brought us to the dreaded problem at the end of the festive season: the holiday weight gain. [...]

  • Toxic Plants

    Spring is the perfect time show off our green-thumbs, by filling our homes and gardens with luscious flowers and plants! As beautiful as they can look, some of these can pose a [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Does your pet have separation anxiety?

    Our pets are emotional creatures, and some deal with watching a person close the front door and leave for the day better than others. When the behaviour that stressed pets exhibit [...]

  • Brush up on Easter pet dangers

    It’s Easter time again, which there is a greater chance that our furry family members will get themselves into some mischief and eat things that they shouldn’t. Here is a quick refresher [...]

  • Fireworks and anxiety in pets

    There’s nothing more spectacular than a fireworks display to bring in the New Year. We know it’s a joyful experience, but for our sensitive-eared pets it’s a bit like the end of [...]

  • Bad Breath in Pets

    Halitosis, also called bad breath, is described as an offensive odour originating from the mouth of our pets. Bad breath is a very common reason pet owners bring their pets in to [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Grass Seeds

    Springtime means grass seed season, and for something so tiny, they can cause a lot of big problems for your pet! The issues they can cause range from minor discomfort right through [...]

  • Pet Safe Summer Tips

    Our furry family members rely on us to give them the best care possible, so we’ve put together some important tips to help keep your pet safe this Summer. If you notice [...]

  • Preparing your pet for a visit to the vet

    Taking your pet to the vet can be stressful for both you and your furry family member. But don’t fret, there are a few things you can do to make the experience [...]

  • Hyperthyroidism in Cats

    What is hyperthyroidism?Hyperthyroidism is a common disease affecting middle age and older cats. It is caused by an increase in production of thyroid hormones (known as T3 and T4) from enlarged thyroid [...]

  • How to examine pets teeth and gums

    Approximately 85% of dogs and cats aged over four years have issues with their teeth and gums, so it’s good to know what to look for to keep their oral health in [...]