Most people are aware that dogs love the company of their owners and most love other dogs too. Dogs in general feel content when they have company because they are “pack” animals. But cats are a different matter. (more…)

Tick season is in full swing and that means getting ready to do battle with those nasty parasites lurking around in the grass and bushes of your fur friend’s favourite park! Knowledge and prevention are your best weapons and we’re here to arm you with both! (more…)

Has your pet packed on some winter weight? While some pets need a bit more food over the colder months to make up for the extra energy they burn while active, others may be more reluctant to move about when the chill sets in. This can lead to a bit more blubber around your pet’s middle. (more…)

Buy a pack of Panoramis in-store at Pet Doctors Palm Beach for a chance to win 1 in 10 prizes drawn monthly. With $1000 up for grabs + a Grinz Ball for the first 1000 entries there is one more reason to buy your favourite wormer from Pet Doctors! (more…)

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas and is a painful disorder very commonly seen in dogs of any age, breed or sex. (more…)

Because communication with pets limits their ability to tell us when something is wrong physical examination and sometimes pet blood testing is required to check everything is working as it should be.
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Cataracts in pets cause blurred vision and left to thicken and become denser means they will most likely lead to blindness. A cataract is when the lens of the eye starts to form an opacity and can be caused by disease like diabetes, old age and trauma to the eye itself. The most common cause of all is inheritance.

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With our latest session of puppy school classes coming to a close and our next one starting this week what better time to go over the vital importance of socialising your dog! (more…)

The general rule of thumb is that our pets age 8 years for every one of our own. This means old age sneaks up on them a lot faster than it does on us humans. Therefore, the illnesses that can come with old age can be just as devious! (more…)

Hyperthyroidism in cats is one of the most common hormonal diseases in our feline friends. Most cats are 8 years or older and can be any breed or sex. The disease is caused by excess production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands. Thyroid hormone regulates metabolic rate, so cats with too much thyroid hormone in their circulation their heart races, can become hyperactive, and lose weight even though in most cases they have an excellent appetite. (more…)