Katrina Warren has created a site for people who have lost a pet or have old or ill pets. If you are grieving the loss of your pet or agonising over a decision to end your pet's life then you may find help and information on this site. She encourages people to share their stories and ...
We have had our first tick paralysis cases for the season already. Signs of weakness and slobbering don't show up until a few days after the ticks attach. Pets are often back in Canberra before owners notice something is wrong. If you are off to the coast with your pets apply tick preventative BEFORE you go. ...
A great new cat adoption site has just opened on the web. Just type in your postcode and the closest orphan kitten or cat to you comes up. Lots of temptation at: http://www.moggies.com.au/
Dr Helen is now certified to PennHIP screen dogs for hip dysplasia. Penn HIP screening identifies pups that are likely to develop hip dysplasia from as early as 16 weeks of age. It is much more accurate than the old Hip Dysplasia Scheme. Breeders of large breeds, like Labradors and German shepherds, and working dogs, like ...
Changes in jumping behaviour are the most obvious sign of arthritis in cats. Cats with elbow arthritis are reluctant to jump down and seem to pour themselves off the bed or cupboard. Because they lose agility and flexibility they land with a thud and stand a moment before moving off. Cats with arthritic knees are reluctant to ...
Cortisone We often prescribe cortisone for allergies and immune related diseases. Prednisolone, Macrolone or Antihistalone tablets contain a form of cortisone called prednisolone. Short or long acting cortisone injections contain dexamethasone. After 5 days of prednisolone tabs every day the adrenal glands start to slow their production of natural cortisol. It is safe to stop after 5 ...
Cats with diabetes mellitus have high blood glucose levels caused by a deficiency of insulin. Diabetes is commonest in older overweight cats. Male and Burmese cats are more susceptible. Diabetic cats produce more urine and, to compensate for this, drink more. Some cats saturate the litter rapidly or urinate outside the tray after being litter trained for years. They ...
Arthritis in dogs causes stiffness, difficulty rising and lameness. Your vet tailors treatment to the individual dog.
Mast Cell Tumours are aggressive skin cancers and common in dogs. They can look like anything: a patch of dry skin, a raised red itchy area, a wart or a lump. Boxers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a higher than average risk of Mast Cell Tumours. Other breeds affected include the Bull Terrier, English Bulldog and ...
Many itchy dogs have the doggy equivalent of hayfever, which is called atopy. A lot of dogs are allergic to flea saliva but only a few are allergic to food. Common causes, or allergens, include pollen, grasses and dust mites. Atopic dogs also have a poor skin barrier that allows the allergens to penetrate the skin and ...