Arthritis is a common mobility disease seen in older dogs. Large breed dogs are more prone to develop arthritis, but it can occur in any...

Easter is a fun time of year, especially for children hoping for a visit from the Easter Bunny. It’s a time of celebration, family, and...

The pet food industry offers a huge variety of diets for our canine companions. It can be a little overwhelming when trying to choose a...

Do pets fear fireworks? Yes, cats and dogs can be afraid of fireworks. Like people, our pets have intense emotions and can suffer panic...

Dystocia is the term used to describe a difficult or abnormal birth. Dogs generally can whelp (give birth) without complications, however...

The liver is a vital organ , and has many essential functions in the body. Some of the areas it plays as part in are: Digestion...

We all know that playing fetch with our dogs is super fun and rewarding. It is almost an innate response to playing with our pups. We...

Halloween is just around the corner, and with it’s fun festivities comes several risks to our fur baby pets. It is important to preempt...

If you understand this lifecycle of fleas it will really help you get rid of them sooner and explain why it can be normal to occasionally...

Rabbits have complex digestive systems, and making sure your rabbit is getting the correct diet is essential for their health. The...

Ever wondered why your pet Pug is a chronic snorer, or is a constant noisy breather ? Well, it is likely down to their anatomy. Flat...

What is Cruciate disease ? The cruciate ligaments are important stabilising ligaments of the knee (stifle) joint. The Stifle joint is...

What are they? Probiotics are live microbes, comprising of “good” bacteria and yeast species, which are provided at functional doses as...

Cats love to sit in the sunshine. For many to sit and look out of the window at the passers-by or to lie in that one particularly sunny...

What are anal glands? Anal glands are two small glands that sit inside, below and either side of the anus, at above the 4 o’clock and 8...

Owning a pet is one of the best joys in life, they bring us so much happiness with years of love and affection. These times we want to be...

Backyard chickens are becoming increasingly popular, with people wanting to raise their own poultry for egg collection, breeding and...

Backyard chickens are becoming increasingly popular, with people wanting to raise their own poultry for egg collection, breeding and...

The kiwi summer is in full swing, we all love getting outside with our pet at home, relaxing and playing in the garden. Dogs and cats are...

From January to April, dogs are at risk of Karaka Berry poisoning. Karaka berries come from the Karaka tree. This tree grows roughly 15...