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16 November 2022
Read MoreHot Spots are among the most common skin conditions affecting Australian dogs, particularly in the summer months. Hot Spots can cause your dog a lot of pain and discomfort.
What are hot spots?
Hot spots are acute moist dermatitis. They’re localised areas of inflammation and bacterial infection that are most commonly caused or worsened by a dog licking or chewing at an area of agitation, such as a small cut or insect bite.
Hot spots may start as small red spots but when le...
14 October 2022
Read MoreWhy do cats groom so often?
Unlike many animals, cats love to be clean. Household cats can spend up to 30-50% of their day cleaning by licking, scratching, and rubbing up against objects throughout the house.
As well as to keep clean, there are many reasons why cats spend time grooming, like to:
keep cool in hotter months
keep their coat soft and clean
stimulate blood flow or circulation
remove fleas, ticks, or other parasites
stay calm or distract themselves when they’re...
16 August 2022
Read MorePoor dental hygiene and Dental Disease are common in dogs. So much so that around 80% of dogs have either experienced them by the age of three.
Your dog’s teeth
Once fully grown, a dog’s mouth is made up of an average of 42 teeth. These teeth include:
Incisors
Canines
Premolars and molars
Unlike herbivorous teeth, your dog’s carnivorous teeth are high-crowned and pointed and designed to cut, pull, and break apart food.
But, while your pet&...
16 July 2022
Read MoreIt’s compulsory to microchip your dogs and cats in Toowoomba and South East Queensland. And more than that, it’s the easiest way to help find your pet if they’re lost.
How do microchips work in dogs and cats?
About microchips
Microchips are usually between 11-13mm in length and only 2mm in diameter. For a point of reference, that’s about the size of an uncooked grain of rice.
They don’t contain any tracking capabilities like GPS, instead, ...
16 June 2022
Read MoreAn unfortunately common unwanted guest. Intestinal worms are a concern for pet owners, and the three things they should know are how to tell if they have worms, how they can get them, and how to get rid of them.
The 4 most common types of intestinal worms in Australia
Intestinal parasites are less common in Australia now than in previous years due to vaccinations, early intervention, and the diligence of pet owners. In southern states, intestinal worms are even rarer, but in Queensl...