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How to Care for Cattle

Hello, my name is Steve, and if there is one thing I know about, it is looking after cattle. I grew up on a small cattle ranch in rural Australia. I used to assist my father as he went out each day to feed and care for the animals. We had frequent visits from the local vet. The vet would give the animals injections to prevent them from developing diseases, he would check the cattle for ticks and other diseases and would make recommendations about the actions we should take with sick of lame sheep. I decided to start this blog to pass on vetinary advice to others.

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

Posted on 30 September 2019

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]

When a Large Dog Breed Visits the Groomer for the First Time

Posted on 27 March 2019

Owners of large dogs have probably heard it all before. Well-meaning people might say something like, "Are you taking your dog for a walk, or is it the other way around?" Or perhaps they might teasingly ask, "Is that a dog, or a horse?" Yes, you know your beloved pooch is large, and you have no doubt grown accustomed to the amount of exercise that such a dog needs, as well as the amount of food your dog consumes and the sometimes astonishingly large piles of mess your dog can leave on the lawn. [Read More]