News & information
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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…
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Desexing your pets
Jan 19 2021
Are you the proud new owner of a new puppy, kitten or rescued friend? One of the most important health decisions you will have to make for your new…
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Heartworm
Jan 12 2021
Heartworm is a parasitic worm that can infect your pet through a mosquito bite. Heartworm is more likely to affect dogs than cats, but it can affect both species. The…
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Introducing a new pet
Dec 30 2020
Christmas and the New Year often brings in new family members. Most common pets these days are dogs and cats. Once you have adopted a new family member and brought…
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Grass seed season
Dec 29 2020
Grass seeds are prevalent in the environment and with animals playing in the fields, they are easily collected by hairy coats. As the animals continue to move around, the grass…
