The summer months are always risky for encounters between pets and snakes. Here’s how to handle the situation if your pet gets bitten. Also, find out how to minimise the chances of them meeting a snake in the first place. In Australia, all snake bites or suspected snake bites should be treated as life-threatening. You…
Continue readingIts proper name is canine cough and it’s a highly infectious respiratory disease in dogs. Canine cough can be caused by a number of different bacterial or viral pathogens (sometimes a combination of both). What are the symptoms? Typical symptoms are a harsh, dry, hacking cough that may be followed by dry heaving or gagging. …
Continue readingWe all know they hold us hostage with their irresistibly addictive superpowers and unconditional love. Here’s what we think are the top ten pet superpowers. Let’s celebrate the best friends and therapists in our lives: our pets! 1. Empathetic friend They know when we are down, nervous, angry, sick, and in need of support. Sometimes…
Continue readingHas your cat decided not to use their litter tray? They’ve chosen to toilet nearby or somewhere else entirely? Litter box avoidance is a common and frustrating problem. But know this: you don’t have to put up with constant messes and scattered litter. All it takes is a little litter box education and some insight…
Continue readingIs it in the big staring eyes, the dynamic posture, or the flick of the tail? Do you know how your cat feels by reading their body language? Most humans find cats mysterious and unpredictable, which many cat owners find endearing. Can we make sense of their seemingly erratic movements to better understand them? Our…
Continue readingIt’s not just humans who can suffer from seasonal allergies. Our pets are vulnerable too, but they have slightly different triggers. Dogs are more prone to allergies than cats by their curious nature. Only 1 in 20 animals coming to Ringwood Vet Clinic with allergy symptoms are cats. The rest are dogs. The clinic sees…
Continue readingWhen’s the last time you had a good look in your pet’s mouth? Is their breath, for the most part, fresh? Do they gnaw a raw bone a few times a week? Do you have regular teeth cleaning rituals in place? We remember to pay attention to our own teeth but, somehow, most of us…
Continue readingYour cat can be happy and fulfilled at home, where they are safe, without the need to roam. If you put some thought into their home environment, your cat’s natural behavioural needs can be met and you’ll likely share a longer, healthier, closer relationship with your furry friend. Roaming is risky Why keep your cat…
Continue readingDogs need regular mental and physical stimulation to be at their best. Enriching your dog’s life with a range of tailored activities means less boredom, stress and anxiety. They’ll also learn how to have fun on their own which can help alleviate separation anxiety issues. This all translates to better behaviour and a longer, healthier…
Continue readingHas your cat become plump around the midriff and ribs? Does your dog seem less into games and struggle to jump into the car lately? If this sounds familiar, your pet might benefit from losing some weight. It’s easy to fall into the trap of feeding our furry friends excess food or sharing human treats…
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