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25.01.2022 Does your cat overgroom? This article has some helpful points about it. https://www.vet.cornell.edu//feline-hea/cats-lick-too-much

25.01.2022 Toxins for Pets - Dairy products Surprisingly cats and dogs are often allergic to lactose and do not digest milk or other dairy products well, leading to vomiting and diarrhoea. Cow's milk provides inadequate nutrition for kittens and puppies, as it is too high in lactose and has an imbalanced caesin to whey proportion, so should be avoided. If you want to introduce dairy products into your pet's diet as an occasional treat, it is best to discuss with your veterinarian first.

23.01.2022 Informative article on hyperthyroidism in cats: https://www.vet.cornell.edu//feline-h/hyperthyroidism-cats

21.01.2022 Our lovely friend Dr Karen Viggers has prepared this video about pets in the garden as part of Floriade celebrations.

21.01.2022 Our next toxicity explained Macadamia Nuts. The ingestion of Macadamia nuts is associated with a non-fatal syndrome which has only been reported in dogs and no other species. Symptoms include wobbly legs, weakness, depression, vomiting and tremors along with fever in some cases. The symptoms are generally self-limiting and tend to disappear within 12-48 hours of the toxin leaving the body. Some dogs will require supportive care such as pain relief and fluids if they have ea...ten a large number of nuts. The mechanism of toxicity is still unknown to date, but it is recommended that dogs known to have eaten Macadamias be brought to their veterinary clinic for induction of vomiting to clear the body of toxins as soon as possible. Macadamia toxicity has symptoms which mimic several other more serious conditions. If your dog displays any of the above symptoms, please contact your veterinarian for an appointment ASAP.

20.01.2022 Want an excuse to spend 20 minutes in the garden? Join the Aussie backyard bird count!

19.01.2022 Our next toxicity explained Macadamia Nuts. The ingestion of Macadamia nuts is associated with a non-fatal syndrome which has only been reported in dogs and no other species. Symptoms include wobbly legs, weakness, depression, vomiting and tremors along with fever in some cases. The symptoms are generally self-limiting and tend to disappear within 12-48 hours of the toxin leaving the body. Some dogs will require supportive care such as pain relief and fluids if they have ea...ten a large number of nuts. The mechanism of toxicity is still unknown to date, but it is recommended that dogs known to have eaten Macadamias be brought to their veterinary clinic for induction of vomiting to clear the body of toxins as soon as possible. Macadamia toxicity has symptoms which mimic several other more serious conditions. If your dog displays any of the above symptoms, please contact your veterinarian for an appointment ASAP.

17.01.2022 Next toxin - RAW EGGS It's not ideal to feed raw eggs to dogs and cats because they can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E.coli. Dogs' guts can often handle these bacteria better than humans, but it's best not to risk it! Cooked eggs are much safer but too many eggs can cause low biotin absorption.

14.01.2022 Dr Charlie with some of his furry patients! These guys definitely appreciate the vet visiting at home. They are much happier in an environment where they are relaxed and comfortable.

14.01.2022 Our next toxicity explained - Onions and Garlic Our pets share our home, and quite often our home cooking! Many people are not aware that common ingredients used in our meals are can be quite dangerous when ingested by our beloved furry friends. Members of the Allium plant family, which include Onions and garlic, contain a compound called N-propyl disulfide which in large quantities can damage (haemolyse) the oxygen carrying substances in the bloodstream called haemoglobin. W...hen this happens, red blood cells rupture and are cleared from the body faster than normal. This process usually manifests in red/brown urine and causes anaemia (lack of red blood cells) and in severe cases, internal organ damage and even multi organ failure. The above process can occur from ingesting large quantities at once, or smaller quantities over a period of time. Whilst onions and garlic have well known medicinal health benefits in humans, we recommend not feeding even small quantities to our pets, as it has been found that ingesting even 0.5% of their body weight in onions and garlic can start the damaging process of haemolysis. If you think your pet may have ingested onions and garlic, you should contact your veterinarian and look out for signs of lethargy, ataxia (lack of coordination), pale gums, weakness, vomiting and/or diarrhoea and of course the dark/red coloured urine described above. Early and aggressive treatment including fluid therapy to flush toxins from the bloodstream, induction of vomiting and charcoal administration is crucial to give your pet the best chance of recovery.

09.01.2022 Training Tips for Dogs https://awl.org.au//dog-tips-advice/basic-dog-training-tips. This page has some great tips for training your dog. Dogs can gain just as much enjoyment from mental stimulation as well as plenty of physical exercise.

02.01.2022 Caffeine Toxicity Did you know caffeine can be toxic to your pet? Dogs and cats are more sensitive to caffeine than we are. Common sources of caffeine can be coffee, energy drinks, sodas, tea, energy and diet pills and chocolate.... Caffeine can give your pet an increased heart rate, and they can become jittery, restless and vocalize excessively. They can also lose muscle control and have seizures, have increased blood pressure, diarrhea and vomiting. In severe cases they may have a fever and become weak and collapse.