Parvovirus: Choose Your Needle

Every summer, we see a spike in the number of parvovirus cases seen at our clinics. With summer just around the corner, I don’t want to see another case of Parvovirus. Ever. But how effective is the vaccine? How safe is the vaccine? I wanted to find a way to...

What are the signs of snake bite?

We are already hearing reports of snakes being seen in the South West, and with Summer just around the corner, it is important everyone knows what to do if their pet is bitten or found with a snake. If you find your pet with a snake, take it straight to the vets...

The Brachycephalic Challenge

If you have a French Bulldog, pug or any other short-faced dog you need to do the Brachycephalic Challenge before summer. I would like to set a test for all owners of brachycephalic (short-faced) dogs. Can your dog walk around a footy oval in less than 10 minutes? If...

Keeping your kids safe around dogs

I checked the diary and saw my next patient was in for euthanasia. It’s a common part of our job so I don’t think too much would be different here until I walked out and saw a very happy, healthy border collie sitting in reception with its male owner. Mum wasn’t...

What Should I Feed My Pet?

This is one of the most common questions we are asked by new pet owners, and also one of the more controversial topics when it comes to pet health care. Over the last few years, there has been an explosion of information and misinformation being given out to pet...