Pet care

Information and articles to help you take care of your pet, and help to avoid some of the common preventable accidents and illnesses that can occur.

General Pet Care

Caring for your dog

Taking care of your dog is so much more than just food, water and a back yard.

Caring for your cat

While cats are very independent animals, they do still require a certain level of care to keep them happy and healthy.

Your new puppy

You’ve decided to get a new puppy, and are looking forward to all the fun that comes along with it.

Your new kitten

Bringing home a new kitten is incredibly exciting, but there’s plenty you need to do to help them settle in.

The 'edible toothbrush

Dental disease is the most common disease of adult dogs and cats.

A healthy mouth equals a healthy happy cat

Information on common dental and mouth diseases, and what to look for as an owner.

What to do if a dog attacks

Dog attacks are on the rise - Learn the signals to know when one is about to occur, and what to do if it does.

Preventable Disease Tips

Heartworm disease

Found across Australia, heartworm is an often-deadly parasitic disease for cats and dogs spread by mosquitos.

Vaccinations for pets

Vaccination is a key component of responsible pet ownership and helps reduce the risk of life-threatening diseases.

Tick paralysis

Paralysis ticks can cause debilitating and often deadly paralysis in pets that encounter the parasites.

Canine parvovirus

Parvovirus infection is a viral illness that causes a lot of dogs. In puppies aged between six weeks and six months.

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is easily preventable and yet it’s one of the most common problems that vets diagnose.

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