Canine Cancer – Information for dog owners
Cancer. It’s the word that our clients least want to hear uttered from the mouth of their vet. And the word that we as vets dread having to use. However cancer it is certainly not
Why Can’t Our Dogs Live as Long as We Do?
I love my dogs. Wait, no that’s not right. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my dogs! Nope… Still not capturing it… I don’t think there are adequate words to describe what these furry little beasts mean
5 Sound Bites about Your Dog’s Hearing Health
Does this scenario sound familiar? You’re walking in the park when an owner calls “Come” or “Here Boy” to their dog. Not very far away, their dog stands stockstill, ears pricked, wearing a puzzled expression.
First Aid for Dogs ~ Basic Examination
I can’t emphasise enough how useful it can be to learn how to do a basic examination of your dog at home. If you know what is normal for your dog, then it can be
7 Things I Love About Being a Veterinarian
I think people who love animals are awesome. If you’re here reading this, and you have a dog (or a dog has you!) that you love so much it hurts, you’re amazing. And I want
First Aid for Dogs – Ingesting a toxic substance
Ingesting a toxic substance is one of the more frequent mishaps that can happen to a dog and require the application of first aid for dogs. Examples of things that can be toxic or cause
Burns occur when heat is applied faster than the tissue can absorb and spread it. A dog can receive burns from a number of sources. These include: The degree of burn that a dog receives
Desexing – The Procedure and Pre & Post Operative Care for your Dog
In this post from Dr Abbie, she looks at the desexing procedure itself and pre & post operative care for your dog. She also covers the likely recovery period for your dog. If you’re not sure
Desexing Your Dog – The Ins and Outs – Veterinary Advise to help you make the right decision
Decisions around whether you should be desexing your dog and which age to desex can be complex. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet, and there are even different procedures that can
Your Puppy’s First Health Check ~ What to Expect
When I arrive at work in the morning, nothing makes me happier than seeing ‘new puppy’ in the list of consultations for the day. These special visits really have to be one of my favourite
First Aid for Dogs – Heat Stroke
As I am sure everyone is aware, heatstoke can be fatal. The onset of heat related symptoms can be very quick and can escalate into an serious emergency in a only minutes. First aid for
Tick Paralysis – The Miniature Assassin for Dogs
Dr Abbie Tipler talks about deadly tick paralysis, how it may affect your dog, signs to watch for and most importantly, how to prevent your dog from being a fatal statistic. Ticks are blood-feeding external parasites.They’re
Phodography™ You'll Adore
Puppy Tales acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land of which we live and work. We extend our deep respects to Elders past, present and emerging, across all the sacred Country we gratefully create upon.
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