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Transporting Your Sick Or Injured Pet
Guidelines for safe transportation of sick or injured animals These are some general guidelines for the safe transportation of sick/injured animals from one location to another. However, every animal and every situation is different. If you have any concerns regarding the safe transport of your pet, don’t hesitate to contact us or your regular vet […]
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Pet Trauma Symptoms And Advice
What to do if your pet has been hit by a car or attached by another animal Any pet involved in a motor vehicle accident or attacked by another animal should be assumed to be in shock. They may also have suffered internal injuries, head trauma and have severe bruising. There can be active bleeding […]
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My Pet Is Having A Seizure
Advice and first aid for seizuring pets What is a seizure? Seizures are the most frequently seen neurological problem in dogs. They are the result of uncontrolled, rapid misfiring of neurons in the brain which effectively ‘overloads’ the brain and results in the excess muscle movement that we see as a seizure. Pets that have […]
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Pets With Head Traumas
What you can see doesn’t accurately reflect the damage. Head trauma can occur alone (e.g. running into a door) or with trauma to other parts of the body (e.g. car accident, animal attack). In many cases, the amount of damage you see externally does not accurately reflect the amount of internal damage that has occurred. […]
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What To Do If Your Pet Nearly Drowned
First aid for pets rescued from drowning Drowning can occur when a pet’s head is submerged below water for a prolonged period of time causing their brain and other organs and tissues, to be deprived of oxygen. Some pets have a higher risk – those that are very old, very young, or sick. These animals […]
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Pets Bitten By Snakes
Perth pets regularly come into contact with snakes Australia is home to many snakes, both venomous (poisonous) and non-venomous. In Western Australia the most commonly seen snake bites in pets are due to Brown Snakes (Dugites), Tiger Snakes, and less commonly the black snakes (King Brown or Mulga snake), Death Adders and Taipans. The venom […]
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Pets With Insect Bites Or Stings
Advice for pets bitten by insects or spiders Insect bites and stings are very common in Perth, and the effects on pets can range from very mild through to life threatening or even fatal. Symptoms Sudden onset of pain e.g. yelping, whining, limping. Licking, chewing, pawing and scratching at the bite or sting site. Redness […]
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Advice For Pets Having Trouble Giving Birth
Dystocia can be life threatening for cats and dogs Dystocia can be classified into two categories: Functional – due to weak contractions. Obstructive – due to large foetuses becoming stuck in the birth canal (either a small birth canal or large foetus, or malpositioned foetus. Symptoms Foetus presented at vulva, but appears stuck. Constant, unproductive […]
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Cat Twitching After Flea Treatment
Cats are sensitive to Permethrin found in flea products Permethrin (or pyrethrin) is a compound commonly found in flea products for dogs and cats that are available at supermarkets and some pet shops. Cats are very sensitive to this compound, and as such, the products made for cats have significantly lower concentrations of permethrin in […]
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Pet Has Eaten Snail Pellets
Even in small quantities snail pellets are toxic Snail and slug pellets come in two major types; Metaldehyde (green) and Methiocarb (blue) snail pellets cause similar clinical signs when ingested by pets. The iron EDTA pellets (often red but sometimes purple) are also available and are advertised as “pet safe”. These types should really be […]
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Broken Legs Or Penetrating Wounds
What to do if your pet has a fracture or a bleeding wound Fractured limbs occur due to a variety of different injuries. These typically include motor vehicle accidents and falls. Fractures are painful and if suspected, your pet should be immobilised to minimise further trauma and pain. Emergency Treatment Fractures: – Is the skin […]
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What To Do If Your Pet Drinks Sea Water
Salt toxicity effects the blood and can be life threatening Salt toxicity, or hypernatraemia, occurs due to an increase in sodium concentration in the blood. Pets that do not have access to fresh water for long periods, pets that drink large amounts of salt water and pets that eat lots of salty food such as […]
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Chocolate Toxicity (why can’t pets eat chocolate?)
Chocolate is loved by many and is a cornerstone to countless celebrations through birthday cakes, cookies and most notably Easter. Yet these celebrations are dangerous times for pets, especially dogs, as they can be poisoned by consuming even the smallest piece of the sweet treat. Chocolate is the most common cause of poisoning in dogs, […]
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Stick Injuries And Pets
Sticks are dangerous and cause a variety of injuries It is common practice to throw sticks for energetic dogs to catch, chew and play with. Unfortunately, this can cause severe trauma to the mouth, possibly the food pipe and also to the chest. Damage can be immediate (e.g. if the stick tears at the mouth […]
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My Pet Is Vomiting
A common problem encountered with cats and dogs Vomiting is a common problem that is encountered with dogs and cats. It is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents and usually contains bile (a yellow fluid). A vomit will usually be preceded by abdominal contractions and retching. Vomiting can be easily confused with regurgitation which is […]
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Many Western Australians adore spending a day at the beach – soaking up the sun and splashing in the waves. Our playful pooches also enjoy playing in the water and digging in the sand, but did you know that there are several dangers at Perth dog beaches? We’ve compiled a list of the top beach […]
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Parvovirus in dogs is an extremely infectious virus. Even the mention of its name shakes dog owners to their core. Canine parvovirus is the last thing any pet parent wants to hear their beloved furry friend has contracted. Contagious and potentially fatal, it is unfortunately very common. We’ve put together all the information you need […]
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Does your pet seem to be scratching themselves more than usual? Does their skin look red or swollen? They may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Like us, allergic reaction in dogs is common and is one of the most common cases we see in our hospital. We’ve put together this guide to help you should […]
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Our pets can very easily find themselves in a spot of bother that needs a trip to the vet. It may be because they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have, had an accident, or fallen ill. But what do you do if your regular vet is closed?
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What Is A Pet Emergency? (when to go to the emergency vet guide)
Our pets can very easily find themselves in a spot of bother that needs a trip to the vet. It may be because they’ve eaten something they shouldn’t have, had an accident, or fallen ill. But what do you do if your regular vet is closed?
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Allergic Reaction In Dogs (a guide to signs and treatment)
Does your pet seem to be scratching themselves more than usual? Does their skin look red or swollen? They may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Like us, allergic reaction in dogs is common and is one of the most common cases we see in our hospital. We’ve put together this guide to help you should […]
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