News & information
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Ingestion of rat baits
Jul 15 2021
Australia wide seems to have been affected by the increasing numbers of rats and mice. They are seeking out warmth and food in any area possible, which may include barns…
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Winter exercise for dogs
Jun 16 2021
During the colder days, it’s so easy to grab your favourite blanket and snuggle up in front of the fireplace with a hot drink. But what about our fur baby…
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Recognizing pain and discomfort in animals
Apr 28 2021
It is expected that animals experience pain even if they cannot exactly perceive or communicate it in the same way people do, but recognising pain or discomfort in animals is…
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Pet Rabbits
Mar 31 2021
Rabbits make great pets. General care for rabbits includes appropriate housing, exercise, socialisation and a specific diet. Some breeds of rabbits, particularly the longer haired rabbits, may require daily grooming.…
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Chocolate doesn’t mix with dogs
Mar 11 2021
April brings around the celebration of Easter, which many people will recognise as a holiday of religious significance and others will celebrate the arrival of the Easter Bunny and chocolate.…
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Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV)
Mar 11 2021
There are approximately 90 species of bats living within the borders of Australia, a small portion of the 1240 species identified from around the world. The Australian bats range in…
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Feb 24 2021
FIV (Feline immunodeficiency Virus) is a disease that is transmitted from bite wounds by infected cats. The wounds are contaminated by the saliva of the infected cat and the virus…
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Feline vaccinations
Feb 18 2021
Feline diseases can be fatal in some cases. Luckily, there are protocols put in place to help protect them from getting sick. Although we can never guarantee 100% coverage, the…
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Equine Strangles and Tetanus
Feb 11 2021
Horses will routinely be vaccinated again strangles and tetanus. The protocol is outlined below: So, what is Strangles? Strangles is a highly contagious disease, spread by direct contact of…
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Canine immunisations
Feb 04 2021
When puppies are born, they suckle from their mother who will provide a form of immunity through the milk. Once they reach 6-8 weeks of age and begin to wean…
