Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly referred to as gastric torsion or “bloat”, is a serious condition, fatal if left untreated. The stomach becomes severely distended with gas, fluid or food, which puts pressure on the surrounding organs and decreases blood flow to and from these organs. When the stomach twists, it completely obstructs the blood supply to […]
Cats Eating Dog Food & Dogs Eating Cat Food
Given the smorgasbord of different pet foods available these days, most pet parents know that their pets require diets tailored to their specific needs in terms of species, life stage, lifestyle and health status. But should we be worried if our dog and cat swap bowls? Can Cats Eat Dog Food? While the occasional snack […]
Adopting a Senior Pet
Senior animals are often overlooked at shelters in favour of bouncy puppies and kittens, but they often make more suitable pets for several reasons. These are our 5 top reasons to adopt a Golden Oldie. 1. Easier to Profile When adopting an older dog or cat, the shelter will usually be able to give you […]
Pet Scams Are On The Rise: How to Protect Yourself and Your Pet.
PLANNING ON ADDING A NEW PUP OR KITTEN TO YOUR FURRY FAMILY? READ THIS FIRST! Pet Scams Are On The Rise Recent reports in the media on “puppy factories”, unethical breeding practices and scams involving the sale of pets have highlighted the need for greater protection for breeding animals and the public. A 2021 report […]
Rat Lungworm – A Threat To Tawny Frogmouths, Brushtail Possums, People and their Pets
We received a juvenile tawny frogmouth into Cronulla Veterinary Clinic this week. He was sitting on the ground, at risk of being attacked by dogs or cats, and a concerned member of the public brought him in. He has neurological deficits, and we suspect the rat lungworm larval disease – the prognosis isn’t encouraging. Still, […]
How Do Our Pets Really Age?
Aging Myths Most of us have heard the words, “How old is your dog in Dog Years?” at some point in our lives. For ages, people have generally accepted the idea that one ‘Dog Year’ is more or less equal to seven human years. We form such strong bonds with our furry family members, and […]
SAYING GOODBYE… Surviving the passing of your fur child.
Our pets become members of our family from the moment we welcome them into our home. We build a connection with them that can be every bit as strong as those we share with our human loved ones. One of the very few drawbacks of having pets is that we will generally outlive them and […]
BARF Diets – As Nature Intended, or a Real No-No?
Benefits and Risks of a BARF Diet Raw Meat-Based Diets, or RMBDs, have become a popular choice for pet parents wanting an alternative to feeding commercially produced pet foods. But do these diets provide a balance of all the necessary nutrients for our pets, and are they safe to feed? RMBDs, also called “biologically appropriate” […]
Why Is Scooter Scooting? Getting To The Bottom of Embarrassing Doggy Problems
The boss has finally agreed to join you for dinner, and this is your big chance to impress and secure that promotion. Horror of horrors, right between Mains and Dessert, Scooter proceeds to make a grand entrance and rub his rear end up and down the carpet right next to Mr Factor’s polished brogues. He […]