About Me

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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Dog Care: Understanding The Symptoms And Treatment Approach For Warts

Posted on 29 December 2020

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?

Posted on 6 August 2020

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]