Our pets can’t sweat all over their bodies like humans can. They rely on panting to get rid of the hot air and only produce a small amount of sweat through their foot pads. This makes them extremely susceptible to heatstroke in hot and humid conditions. (more…)

Charlie the chocolate Labrador X was shaking his head and using his foot to have a good old scratch around his head. He was wearing a new collar and his owners thought this was the culprit, but when he started to smell a bit funny he came in for a check up. (more…)

At Christmas pets can get into all sorts of trouble. Follow these few rules and we’ll help you prevent a pet cat-astrophe this festive season! (more…)

Our beautiful country is home to some of the world’s most deadly and poisonous creatures and this article is about none other than our very own Cane Toad and the scary effects it can have on our pets. (more…)

FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and Feline AIDS are very common in the cat population and are very similar to the human equivalents. The number of infected cats have dramatically increased over the last several years, and up to 19% of cats tested positive for this deadly disease in an alarming study! (more…)

Most pet owners know the usual yearly expenses for their pets include annual vaccinations, worming, flea and tick treatments and food, however no one is ever really prepared for an unfortunate event that ends them in pet emergency with a sick or hurt fur friend. (more…)

We all love to cuddle up to our precious little fur babies when they’re nice and clean for a good bath! But did you know that over bathing puppies can potentially lead to them developing allergies to things in their environment? (more…)

We’re heading back into storm season and this year won’t be any easier for those dogs that hate things that go BANG! In fact, in most cases fear of storms tends to worsen as our pets age. So, what can you do to help make experiencing a storm easier for your pet? (more…)

The pesky flea can be a major headache to the owners of cats and dogs and provide major discomfort to your animal. The flea is the most common canine/feline pest and can cause a number of ailments, including severe itching, allergies, skin infections and tapeworms. (more…)

When it comes to cats and water, things can get pretty hairy! Most cats hate being immersed in water and find the bath an incredibly stressful experience. So at the end of the day, should you be bathing your cat? (more…)