News & Expert Advice

Caring for your new puppy

Vaccinations and Worming 4 Weeks Start worming fortnightly with a good all wormer eg. Milbemax or Drontal. Always worm according to weight; as your puppy is growing quickly we advise weighing him/her before each worming. 6-8 Weeks Puppies have their first...

Caring for your new kitten

Vaccinations and Worming 4 Weeks Start worming fortnightly with Milbemax tablets for kittens or Felex Paste. Always worm according to weight; as your kitten is growing quickly we advise weighing him/her before each worming. 6-8 Weeks Kittens have their first...

Urine Spraying in Cats

There is nothing worse than a cat that sprays urine inside the house. Cats will often spray on the doona /carpets/couch /clothes and other furniture the smell is odorous and hard to remove. Why do cats urinate inappropriately? The main reason cats urinate...

Chocolate toxicity in dogs

Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, many people are not aware of the fact that chocolate can be toxic (and sometimes even fatal) when shared with our canine friends. With Easter coming up, it is particularly important that all dog owners are aware of...

Flea control in dogs & cats

Flea control can be a controversial topic. This is because within the veterinary industry, there are so many flea products available, and all of them work in different ways. It can be difficult to identify which products cover which stages of a fleas life cycle and It...

Preventative Dental Care for Pets

Preventative Dental Care for Pets 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over 3 years old have some form of periodontal (dental) disease. Dental disease causes bad breath (halitosis) and pain, it is also a source of infection and can make your pet seriously ill, as bacteria...