If you notice your dog is excessively scratching, licking or rubbing, or you can see some red patches on the skin, hair loss or bad skin odour, then it might be time to come and see us! It sounds like …
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Welcoming home a little pet?
All of our staff here have welcomed beautiful little animals into their home at different stages, from tiny babies who need the initial round-the-clock care, adopted strays, right up to seniors who …
Bravecto Spin to Win
Calling all dog and cat lovers! Who’s keen to win some awesome prizes? This month our friends at Bravecto have launched an exciting promotion to reward our loyal Bravecto customers and fellow pet …
Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) is one of the most common forms of allergic dermatitis in dogs and cats. It is often the cause of the skin disease that people sometimes refer to (wrongly) as eczema or …
Ferrets and The NSW Ferret Welfare Society
This information sheet is to give an overview of the NSW Ferret Welfare Society and ferrets. The information that you are about to read is just a very brief insight into the world of ferrets. If …
Common Zoonotic Diseases Of Small Animals
Zoonoses are those diseases common to both animals and humans (often but not necessarily transmitted from animals to people). Common zoonotic diseases are described below. Skin …
Ferrets as Pets
Here are some key health care issues for ferrets. Desexing is essential for all pet ferrets, especially females, ideally at around six months of age. A female (jill) will come into season about …
Giving Tablets to Dogs and Cats
For some pet owners, this can be one of the most difficult parts of caring for your pet. But it is very important. Read all directions on the label and always follow your vet's dosing …
Atopic Dermatitis
What is atopy? Atopy, or Atopic Dermatitis, is an allergic skin disease that causes itching. It is one of the two most common skin allergies in dogs and cats, along with fleas. Causes With …
Allergic Dermatitis
Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin. One of the most common types of dermatitis is allergic dermatitis. In the allergic state, the body's immune system overreacts to foreign substances …