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Common Behavioural Issues in Pets
Here are a few of the behavioural issues in pets we talk about with our clients on a daily basis.
The Big Benefits of Puppy School
Many vets on the Coast run puppy school classes for their most fresh-faced clients, because the benefits of enrolling your pooch in one of these classes are so important to starting your new pup on the right path in life.
The Dangers Of Cycads
Attention all owners of lovable plant chewers! Lots of plants in the garden can cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms in dogs that eat them but one plant family in particular can lead to serious illness and death: Cycads.
Basic First Aid For Pets
It’s difficult to think about your furry best friend being hurt or severely injured, but having a basic understanding of first aid should the situation ever present itself can make a world of difference to you and your pet.
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Tagged Emergencies, First Aid, pet health
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Dealing With Matted Fur
If your dog has a longer coat, or fur that tends to shed, they will most likely end up with clumps of matted fur. Dog hair shafts are “barbed” and some breeds that have more barbs on the shaft than … Continue reading
Keeping Your Pet Cool During A Heatwave
The Gold Coast is in the midst of a heatwave, and because our pets cool themselves through panting, lying on cool surfaces and drinking cool water, hot and humid weather like we’re experiencing at the moment is the most dangerous … Continue reading
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Tagged Heatstroke, Pet Care, pet health, Summer Pets
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Avoiding Heatstroke
The heat is on and as we battle our way through summer, spare a though for your pet.
Watch Out, Snakes About!
There are already plenty of snakes about so we are asking our clients to be extra vigilant.
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Tagged pet health, snakes, summer, summer dangers
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Keep Your Pet Safe This Christmas
It’s fun to involve your pet in the festive celebrations so here are our top tips on how to keep them safe this Christmas.
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Tagged Christmas Holidays, christmas pets, pet safety
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Is Your Pet Ready For The Christmas Holidays?
Is your pet ready for the Christmas holidays? If your pet is boarding over the holiday period and isn’t up to date with their vaccinations now is the time to get things in order.
