Crate training is an important part of bringing a dog of any age into your home. Providing a sense of security and safety for your dog – while giving you greater peace of mind – dogs of all ages benefit from proper crate training.
Vets Choice insurance for pets is proud to protect pets all across Australia. Since launching in June 2019, we’ve made it our mission to help more pets receive the treatment they deserve.
With the silly season at our doorsteps, one thing is certain – fireworks. These spectacular visual displays are cause for awe among the human population but lean toward awful for our pets.
Once designated rat catchers on farms, miniature schnauzers have evolved into popular and beloved household pets. The miniature schnauzer has been recorded as the 10th most popular breed in Australia, with 445 litters birthed in 2020. So, what makes them so sought after?
There’s hardly anything more exciting than adopting a new family pet. Whether you’re new or experienced though, the process of becoming a pet parent can be overwhelming – with so much to do for your new kitten, it can be easy to forget some important steps. Luckily, we’ve curated a simple checklist that covers the essentials of what your cat will need.
Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or a seasoned puppy parent, it’s important to be ready for your new dog. While exciting, the process can be overwhelming – with so many boxes to tick, it’s hard to know if you’re fully prepared! Luckily, we’ve curated an easily followed checklist that covers the essentials that your new pup will need.
While we want every claim to have a happy ending, not all of them do. But for Barney’s owners, Tammi and Tom, Barney’s terminal diagnosis was made easier through a village of vets, and of course, the help of Vets Choice.
At a quick glance, a lone hot cross bun sitting unattended on the kitchen counter is hardly a threat to your pet. But for young Scooter the Labradoodle, a moment alone meant an expensive vet visit thanks to the tasty treat.
Do you have a dog that suffers from anxiety? If so, you may be looking for a way to help them feel safe and calm.
Dog owners are presented with an overwhelming array of options when it comes to food for their precious pooch. Choosing the right food can be time consuming, confusing, and expensive.
When Teddy’s* owners watched him land awkwardly after simply jumping for a ball, they knew immediately something was wrong. Teddy was rushed to the vet for a quick check, where an x-ray was performed to see how much damage had been done.
The cranial cruciate ligament is one of the most important stabilizers inside the canine or feline stifle (also called ‘knee’) joint, the middle joint in the back leg.
With almost 5 million pet dogs in Australia, what are your responsibilities when you have a furry friend?
In nature, cats hide pain so that predators don’t notice them and rivals cannot beat them to resources. As a result signs of disease, especially dental disease, are often subtle and can be difficult for pet owners to identify themselves.
Dental disease is the most common disease of adult dogs and cats and is a primary cause of bad breath. What’s more, it is often a silent process that progresses without detection.
Periodontal disease is easily preventable and yet it’s one of the most common problems that vets diagnose. More importantly, if it goes untreated, it can lead to other serious health problems such as infections in the kidney, heart and liver.
What is canine parvovirus, and what are the symptoms of parvovirus?
In some areas of Australia, the paralysis tick is a familiar foe to pet owners. Found along the east coast, paralysis ticks can cause a debilitating and often deadly paralysis in pets that encounter the parasites
Heartworm in Cats and Dogs - Prevention, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Vaccination is a key component of responsible pet ownership and helps reduce the risk of your pet becoming unwell from some severe, life-threatening diseases.
