Pets

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

WORDS BY CATHERINE HARPER BAROSSA VETERINARY CLINIC   Pet advice with Catherine For many people being a vet is a childhood dream with images of rolling hills, baby animals and lots of fun with a touch of heartache...

Bringing home our new best friend, whether a puppy, kitten, purebred, mutt, or senior companion, fills us with immense joy and anticipation. These animals quickly become a part of our lives, occupying a special place in our hearts and so saying goodbye to them is a challenging struggle.

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.

Heartworm - the forgotten parasite Heartworm has always been part of the conversation when it comes to pet’s preventative care, but with recent infections in our area, it is important that is moves to the...

Cost of living is a challenge faced by all in our current economic climate. In the pet ownership world, this can present additional challenges, especially when unexpected events can have you facing an unplanned expense.

Them old bones Are your joints feeling stiff on these chilly mornings? Are you struggling to get out of bed and start the day? Well chances are, your pet is too! Across all species, signs of...

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...

A healthy pet is a happy pet pet advice A healthy pet is a happy pet words by catherine harper // Barossa Veterinary clinic Many health problems we see in domestic pets can be avoided by changing the day...

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.