This is Stephen Any guesses as to what breed this spunky hunk of burning love is? You got it, he’s a Burmese cat. Stephen is… Wait, I just lost my train of thought looking at that face, THAT SMOOCHALICIOUS FACE!! Okay… So this little red picture of perfection didn’t land himself in an article on diabetes …
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Arthritis in Dogs, What is it? Arthritis in dogs, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a very common degenerative condition of the joints in dogs. There are actually a few different types of arthritis, but the focus of this article is osteoarthritis. It tends to occur most commonly in the hip, …
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever fed peanut butter to your dog. I know I have. As a veterinarian, I’ve even recommended it from time to time. Maybe to disguise a sneaky tablet, or even to make that food-dispensing toy last a little bit longer for dogs needing an extra level of challenge. And I …
Christmas is the time for loads of tasty treats, with tables spread as far as the eye can see with delicious mountains of food. There’s big hearty roasts, decadent desserts, and I personally like to eat my own body weight in chocolate. I don’t think I’m alone in pre-emptively making that classic new year’s resolution/self-deluding …
Being separated from our furry family members is hard. I don’t even like to go to work for the day without my two canine buddies – but I’m lucky enough to be able to take them along with me if I want to. They sneak into the tea room and make puppy dog eyes at …
Ixodes Holocyclus With a fancy pants name like that you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re discussing some sort of ancient greek VIP. Socrates, Aesop, Archimedes, Ixodes… But no, the owner of this impressive name is none other than the Australian Paralysis Tick. Far from writing timeless fables or discovering incredible sciencey things, this eight legged …
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Dogs are living longer and longer! Dogs are living a heck of a lot longer than they used to. Just as for humans, medical and surgical interventions for pets are advancing every day. As our understanding of disease processes and our access to newer, better medications improve, we are able to not only lengthen the …
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Aww, you’re having a baby, congratulations! So having a baby is a huge life change, right? Sure, you’ll still be having plenty of late nights, but these ones will probably be filled with crying, vomiting and grotesque toilet accidents that are not your own. On the plus side, your friends won’t find you face down …
Dear Anika and Billy, I have a confession to make. I never knew February 20th was the internationally recognised day of pet appreciation known as “Love Your Pet Day.” I can’t believe we haven’t been celebrating this auspicious annual occasion for the past 12 years, and I am so so sorry. You guys must have …
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Can you guess? Of course, it’s incredibly important to feed a great quality diet and ensure our furry friends get plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and love. For me though, the number one is even more simple. You just have to pay attention. You need to recognise what is normal for your pet. I mean, …
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