While having surgery performed on your precious pet may seem a little confronting at first, desexing is a very common and safe procedure, with minimal risks involved. In South Australia, desexing is compulsory for all cats and dogs born after 1 July 2018 – either by the age of six months or within 28 days of taking possession of your […]
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What To Expect From An Equine Dental Exam
Your horse’s teeth play a huge role in their overall health and comfort. Keeping a close eye on your horse’s oral health by having regular equine dental exams means your vet can detect any disease in its early stages. This results in less pain for your horse, fewer infections and a lower risk of serious health complications down the track. […]
Why your pet’s weight matters
An overweight or obese pet is not only at a significantly increased risk of developing serious health complications but is also likely to have a lower life expectancy.
Rickets in alpacas: Symptoms, treatment and prevention
Find out the key risk factors and symptoms of rickets in alpacas, as well as knowing how you can prevent the condition from occurring.
5 ways to make a vet visit for your cat stress-free
We explain five key steps you can take to make a visit to the vet for your cat stress-free.
Managing arthritis in horses
While there is no cure for arthritis in horses, there are a number of treatment options available that can help provide pain relief and increase your horse’s range of motion.
Pet vaccinations: Your common questions answered
Vaccinations are an important part of your pet’s preventative health program. Vaccines are designed to protect your pets against a range of life-threatening illnesses, giving them the best chance of living a long and healthy life. Since opening our small animal vet clinic in East Gawler, we’ve been asked lots of questions about pet vaccinations. Read on to find out […]
Preventing grass tetany and milk fever in cows
Mineral deficiencies can be a silent killer for cows, with symptoms often remaining hidden for some time. Each Spring, we unfortunately see a number of cows become severely unwell with grass tetany or milk fever, which occur when certain minerals fall below critical levels. In this blog we explain the key risk factors, symptoms to look out for and preventative […]
Caring for your senior cat
The life expectancy of our feline friends is increasing, with cats able to live well into their teens – and sometimes even older! As your cat reaches its senior years (typically regarded as being 11 years and over), they will require some extra care and attention to stay healthy. Here’s our top tips for caring for your senior cat and […]
Wound management for your horse
In this blog we take you through the keys steps involved in best-practice wound management for your horse.
