The Village Vet: Pet Care Tips
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Pet Food Toppers
This blog post covers food toppers, they types available, when to use them and how they are different from pet probiotics.
Pet Training
Here we discuss puppy school and ongoing training, dog behaviour, communication and routines. We review the methods behind Positive Reinforcement and bonding.
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Pool and Swimming Safety for Pets
Pet swim safety, breeds and their relative swimming abilities, behaviour training help, water intoxication and chemical poisoning and basic CPR for drowning dogs.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
The Village Vet talks us through the overuse of antimicrobials (antibiotics) and it's recognition as a global health issue.
Tick Paralysis – Symptoms & Treatments
Sydney is a hot zone for all types of ticks and Kuringai in particular is a well-known area for the Paralysis tick. Pet owners who live here know how dangerous ticks can be and it is critical that year-round protection be maintained.
Ticks and Fleas – Prevention for Pets
Preventing ticks and fleas is a year round job. Read about best practices for identifying them, removing them and what you can do at home to keep your pet as safe as possible.
Eye Care for Cats & Dogs
Image Source: pxhere.com We need to look after our pet’s eyes just as we would our own. A healthy dog or cat’s eye should be clear, bright and free from dirt, discharge and inflammation. The white part of the eye should be white and...
Pet Allergies
It is normal for dogs and cats to scratch a bit, often out of boredom or habit. However, if your pet’s scratching is getting out of hand, it’s time to take a closer look.
Ear Care for Pets
Image Source: MSD Animal Health Ears can be difficult to check, particularly if your pet is reluctant for you to take a close look inside. As a quick guide, clean, odour-free, pale pink colour and a minimal accumulation of wax are...