What to do when you have a flea problem.

Flea control is one of the most common topics our nurses are asked about. With a wide range of products on the market, it can be very confusing to pet owners. The most important thing to understand about controlling fleas is that they spend very little of their life...

What does it cost to see a vet?

Wednesday night I was on call, covering several practices in the greater Bunbury region. At around 8pm the phone rang, and the person on the other end of the phone told me they had a sick puppy and were looking for a vet who bulk bills. They had no money at all to pay...

What Can I Do To Help My Arthritic Dog?

As the proud owner of a poorly-constructed dog, I have had a lot of first-hand experience in treating arthritis. When we first rescued Marvin, we noticed that one front leg was held at a strange angle when he was lying down. We took some xrays of his joints and...