How often do I need to vaccinate my dog?

How often do I need to vaccinate my dog? After last weeks post about parvo, we have found a lot of people are unclear as to how often their pet needs to be vaccinated against parvovirus. We have based our recommendations on AVA and WSAVA guidelines. Puppies: Puppies...

What does it cost to desex my pet?

Many people are surprised that the price of desexing a pet can vary quite a lot between vets. After all, don’t they all give the same result? While it’s true that your pet will end up desexed regardless of where you go, what is included in the “package” can greatly...

Spring Health for Dogs.

With some nice, sunny days here, it is a chance to talk about some of the more common issues we see during springtime, and what you can do to keep you pet healthy over the next few months. Skin Problems: Spring is our busy time for allergic skin disease in dogs. This...

Heartworm Prevention in Dogs

Heartworm is another one of those diseases mozzies spread, and is quite an important disease for all dog owners to be aware of. Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasite that lives in the main blood vessel between the heart and the lungs. The adult worm produces...

Why is my dog scratching?

Does your dog get ear infections, lick their paws, or get an itchy belly each spring or summer? Do they have a bad smell about them, or drive you mad scratching? The most common cause of skin problems over spring and summer is a pollen allergy. Unlike people who tend...