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Gum colour and your cat's health

WEBWhite gums – Could indicate your cat is experiencing blood loss or is in shock. Purple or blue – Can indicate a lack of oxygen. Yellow tinge – Highlights organ problems including …

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Looking after your pet’s teeth and gums

WEBJust contact one of our healthcare team members and make an appointment with your veterinarian for a dental check-up. Treating gum disease involves thorough scaling and …

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About dental care and brushing your pet’s teeth

WEBPlace pet dental toothpaste on the brush. Using your fingers gently pull the gums away. Place the toothbrush on the teeth at a 45-degree angle and brush. Pay attention to the …

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understanding your pet’s blood work

WEBComplete Blood Count (CBC) This is the most common blood test performed on pets and people. A CBC gives information on hydration status, anaemia, infection, the blood’s …

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Does a cold, wet nose mean your pet is healthy

WEBA cold, wet nose is just one sign of wellness in cats and dogs and should not be considered in isolation as an indication of overall health. On occasion you will find a healthy pet with …

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Common rabbit diseases

WEBWe encourage close observations of your pet rabbit, a correct diet, up to date vaccinations and regular health checks to ensure you pick up the early signs of problems, and …

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Benefits of Taking Your Dog to Obedience Training

WEBHaving a dog that is well trained, obedient, happy, relaxed, responsive and easy for you to manage means you will get more pleasure from dog ownership and as a result, will be …

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Caring for your pet bird

WEBBirds also need a full spectrum of light. Sunlight through a closed window is not adequate as vitamin D is absorbed from natural sunlight. Birds also need to have at least 10-12 …

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Flatulence – farting and gas problems in dogs

WEBThe most common cause of excessive flatulence is a change in diet or from the dog eating something new or spoiled (dietary indiscretion). Most cases of chronic flatulence are …

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Cats and Human Medications

WEBWhether a cat accidentally chews into a pill bottle or a well-intentioned pet owner accidently switches medications (giving their pet a human medication), pet poisonings due to …

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Stress in your bird

WEBStress can be defined as the physiological response of a bird to a situation that causes it strain or tension, such as overcrowding, too high or too low temperature and/or humidity, …

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Weight – the ideal bodyweight range for your dog (by breed)

WEBOur animal companions are an integral part of our families and our work. We do everything possible to assure the best opportunity for our patients’ health and a long, happy life.

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Caring for rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets

WEBMale rabbits are usually desexed from 4-6 months of age. Female rabbits should also be desexed between 4-6 months of age. The main reason for desexing female rabbits is the …

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Hearing problems in older cats

WEBHearing problems in older cats. Around the age of 7-11 years some cats will start to show early signs of ageing such as blindess or deafness. These changes can be a sign that …

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Skin – the difference between canine and human skin

WEBCanine epidermis has a turnover rate of 20 days compared to humans which occurs approximately every 28 days. The epidermis of a dog is 3-5 cells thick however in …

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