Behaviour problems in dogs are very common, and there are lots of different types. Many of these can be treated with correct diagnosis and retraining techniques. Medication is also available but often …
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Behaviour Problems in Cats
Behaviour problems in cats are very common, and there are lots of different types. Many of these can be treated with correct diagnosis and retraining techniques. Medication is also available but often …
Behaviour Consultations
Behaviour problems in dogs and cats are very common, and there are lots of different types. The most common behaviour problems include:DiggingChewingBarkingAggression and bitingDestructive …
Bathing Your Dog or Cat
Note: All of these recommendations are for animals with normal healthy skin. Animals with skin problems need examination and veterinary advice. We may recommend different treatments for animals with …
Teeth Brushing Guide
Start to brush your pet’s teeth as early in life as you can. It is easiest to teach young animals to have their teeth brushed.….. and prevention is better than cure1.Make sure your pet is relaxed and …
Puppy Preschool
Having puppy problems...Or just want a well behaved pup... We have the solution!Puppy Preschool at Macarthur Veterinary GroupIf your dog is between 8 and 14 weeks old and has had their first …
Annual Health Checks
Pets age much more quickly than we do. The old saying is that one year equals 7 dog years. This is an approximation, and varies with species, breed and age, but it is more or less true for both dogs …
Fear and Anxiety in Pets
When describing animal behaviour, "fear" and "anxiety" can be confusing terms as they are often used interchangeably.A fearful response is an instinctive self-preservation mechanism, such as a …
Environmental Enrichment to Help Your Dog Combat the Winter Blues
The chill of winter is in the air, so for many this means our dogs will be spending more time inside.The shorter daylight hours, coupled with the cold and wet often creates reluctance (from dog …
Chewing Behaviour in Dogs
"Oh no, not my favourite slippers!" Yes, another shoe's tragic demise by your chomping and slobbering fiend. To be fair, chewing is a perfectly natural thing for a dog to do. Understanding why dogs …