Fleas

Fleas

Fleas It’s warming up and the season has been moist. Watch out for fleas! So far we have had numerous dogs into the clinic that have never had fleas until this year, where all of a sudden they have become riddled with them. The main culprit appears to be cats...
Free Puppy and Kitten Health Check

Free Puppy and Kitten Health Check

Free Puppy and Kitten Health Check Did you know we do free puppy and kitten health checks? That’s right! When you purchase a new pet it is imperative that you get a Vet check straight away. We can give your new puppy or kitten a full examination, and find any areas of...
Heartworm in Dogs

Heartworm in Dogs

Heartworm in Dogs Heartworm is a dangerous worm, transferred by a mosquito bite to animals. When an infected mosquito feeds on your pet’s blood, the heartworm larvae enter the bloodstream. The scary part is that these larvae mature into worms that can reach up...
Heat Stroke In Dogs

Heat Stroke In Dogs

Heat Stroke In Dogs Our furry friends are affected by the heat more than we think, with heat stroke in dogs being very common. Try to make smarter choices for them this Summer to prevent heat stroke and burns. Precautions Now that the weather is heating up,...
Hot Spots on Dogs

Hot Spots on Dogs

Hot Spots on Dogs Hot spots on dogs are very common. A hot spot is an area of moist, raw, inflamed skin and is usually quite itchy and irritating for a dog. The medical term is acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis. Where do hot spots appear? A hotspot...