Hypothermia occurs when the body’s temperature falls and the pet cannot maintain a normal temperature. Decreased body temperatures can affect the central nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and immune system. Hypothermia is characterised by 3 phases: Mild 32-35°C Moderate 28-32°C Severe

Parasite protection is important, but there are a lot of options which can be confusing. Internal treatments, like chewable tablets, rely on your pet being bitten by fleas for the medication to work. With treatments like Advocate, which work on the outside of the dog, fleas come into contact with the medication as soon as …

Confused about which tick and flea treatments to use for your dog? Chewable tick and flea treatments, which work by circulating in your dog’s blood, rely on ticks and fleas to bite your dog in order to work. However, with external products like Seresto, ticks and fleas come into contact with the medication as soon …

Does your dog have a lump or bump on or under their skin? While lumps and bumps are more common in older dogs, younger dogs can get them too. 1 Most lumps and bumps are benign (non-cancerous), but some of them can be malignant (cancerous). The older your dog is, the higher their chance of …

Overview Allergies in dogs are one of the most common conditions seen by veterinarians. It can be a very frustrating condition for both the pet and pet owner. But, there are many things you can try to help alleviate the symptoms. Most skin allergies are due to airborne pollens and not food. It is estimated …

Purchasing your First Puppy – Fact SheetVaccinations: 6-8 weeks: C3 (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus) 12 weeks: C5 (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Bordetella) 16 weeks: C5 (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Bordetella) Then C5 every year for life *** It is not advisable to socialise your puppy with dogs of unknown vaccination status or taking them for a …