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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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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...
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...
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....
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...
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Easter Dangers For Pets
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...
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....