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Chocolate Toxicity in Animals

1 April 2020

Chocolate can be a killer! Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, it contains a substance that is toxic to animals.

Categories: Birds, Cats, Dogs, Pet Care, Small Pets
Tags: Holidays, Toxicity

Information about COVID-19 and Coronavirus

1 April 2020

Information about COVID-19 and coronavirus for pet owners.

Categories: Pet Care
Tags: covid19

Environmental Enrichment and Calming Strategies for High-Energy Dogs

14 November 2019

Is your dog a bundle of seemingly endless energy?

Categories: Behaviour Tips, Dogs
Tags: Behaviour

Senior Health Examination Program

7 February 2018

Is your pet over 7 years of age?

Categories: Preventative Health Care
Tags: Senior Pets

Reluctant to Get Your Dog Desexed?

1 December 2017

A non-surgical castration option is available.

Categories: Dogs
Tags: Desexing

A Guide to Litter Trays and Cat Litter

1 December 2017

The type of litter tray, the type of litter, its location, and how often and with what it is cleaned are all factors influencing a cat’s toileting habits. How do I train my kitten to use a litter tray? Initially, kittens are stimulated to toilet by the …

Categories: Cats
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Urine Spraying Behaviour in Cats

6 March 2016

It was the smell that told the story – cat urine, somewhere in the house – but where? Read Spikey’s story.

Categories: Cats
Tags: Behaviour

Crop Stasis or ‘Sour Crop’ In Birds

28 February 2016

Crop stasis is a disorder of unweaned or hand-fed baby birds. It is due to the failure of the crop to empty of food, resulting in the fermentation of food.

Categories: Birds
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Sammi’s Dental Procedure

8 October 2015

Meet Sami, a 4 year old Miniature Schnauzer with smelly breath!

Categories: Dogs, Preventative Health Care
Tags: Dental

Common Diseases of Pet Rabbits

19 June 2013

Hairballs? Snuffles? Find out about the problems that commonly affect pet rabbits.

Categories: Small Pets
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