Pets

Recent rains combined and the change in the seasons has started the growth of mushrooms in our environment. Many varieties can be toxic if ingested, causing severe disease and even death for both pets and humans.

Dogs are special creatures when it comes to putting things in their mouths; the things they choose to chew on and swallow will never cease to amaze me.

Cats are particularly sensitive beings when it comes to their litter tray, with conditions that can affect their ability to urinate normally. There are a variety of reasons for this, but the main ones are poorly formulated dry biscuits and stress.

As pet ownership is on the rise and many of us are finding companionship and love in our animal friends, multi-pet households are increasing.

Pet ownership in Australia is common, and while we generally think of a gorgeous tabby cat or a bouncing Labrador, here in the Barossa and Mid North we are seeing a new kind of pet.

Our eastern state family and friends are (hopefully) well versed in the dangers that ticks can present to our domestic pets as the deadly paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) can be found along the eastern seaboard.

They come in all shapes and sizes, but once they head in, they rarely come out! I am talking about grass seeds.

Can my dog give me worms? pet advice Can my dog give me worms? words by catherine harper // Barossa Veterinary clinic When did you last worm your pet? Yes, I am asking you...As vets, we tend to get one...

Did I hear you correctly?Dog Massage! pet advice Did I hear you correctly? Dog Massage! words by catherine harper // Barossa Veterinary clinic Yes, you read that correctly! Did you know that there is a profession for dog massage?The...

Say AHHHHHH pet advice Say AHHHHHH words by catherine harper // Barossa Veterinary clinic After all the usual stuff: vaccination, parasite prevention and diet, the most common preventative care concern in all our domestic pets is dental health.  Just like...