Pregnancy in Dogs: Potential Complications You Need to Know About

It goes without saying that not all pregnancies are necessarily planned. This can also apply to dogs. When your dog develops the telltale signs of pregnancy (nesting behaviour, an enlargement of the mammary glands, weight gain), you'll need to take her to the vet. The pregnancy will be confirmed with a pet ultrasound, and while the impending arrival of puppies might be a surprise, it's important to be aware of complications that can mean that your dog is unable to carry the puppies to term. [Read More]

Dog Care: Understanding The Symptoms And Treatment Approach For Warts

Dogs can develop warts on their skin in the same way humans can, and although warts aren't typically a serious problem, they can cause pain and discomfort for your dog. Any breed of dog can develop warts, but young dogs and those who are immunocompromised are at greater risk. Warts can be spread from one dog to another, but you can't become infected with the virus that causes warts in dogs, so there's no need to limit contact with them. [Read More]

Heatstroke in Dogs: Would You Know What to Do?

Australia barely ranks in the countries with the highest average yearly temperature. Still, as anyone who calls Australia home will know, it can become pretty darn hot down under. Now just imagine having to deal with extreme temperatures while wearing a fur coat, or rather, a fur coat you can't take off. This is precisely the dilemma your dog can face, which is why it's important for all Australian puppy parents to recognise the signs of heatstroke in dogs. [Read More]

3 Reasons You Need a Mobile Veterinary for your Terminally Ill Pet

Australia is the world's pet haven. An astonishing 62% of all Australian households own a pet, making it the country with the highest pet ownership rates in the world. Therefore, pets are considered part of the family, and when they get sick, family members are affected emotionally. This is especially the case if your pet has a debilitating or terminal disease. The trips to and from the vet are long and unending, and it can take a toll on your pet's health. [Read More]