Pet Emergency: What to Do If Your Dog Is Injured in an Accident

Pet Emergency: What to Do If Your Dog Is Injured in an Accident

Accidents can happen in seconds. Your dog may be hit by a car, fall from a height, become injured during rough play, or be hurt in a fight with another animal. Even when there is little or no visible damage, serious internal injuries may still be present. Knowing what...
Is Your Dog Too Hot? Warning Signs of Dangerous Heatstroke

Is Your Dog Too Hot? Warning Signs of Dangerous Heatstroke

A hot day can be uncomfortable for your dog, but dog heat stroke is much more serious than simply feeling warm. A dog that is panting heavily on a hot day may simply be trying to cool down, but persistent or worsening signs of overheating can quickly become...
Paralysis Tick Season in NSW: Protect Your Pets This Spring

Paralysis Tick Season in NSW: Protect Your Pets This Spring

Paralysis tick season in NSW usually increases during spring and summer, when warmer weather creates ideal conditions for tick activity. Dogs and cats can be exposed even in backyards, gardens and local walking areas. The paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is one of...
Protect Your Puppy from Kennel Cough with Early Vaccinations

Protect Your Puppy from Kennel Cough with Early Vaccinations

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it also comes with the responsibility of protecting them from common infectious diseases. This starts with the right vaccinations. One of the most common respiratory illnesses affecting young dogs in Rossmore is kennel cough....
Overweight Dog? Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes to Watch For

Overweight Dog? Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes to Watch For

Dogs’ extra weight can affect their joints and mobility, but few owners realise it can also increase the risk of serious health conditions like diabetes. Diabetes develops when a dog’s body can’t produce enough insulin or use it properly, causing...