Is Raw Food Safe For My Pet?
In early 2018 there has been a recent social media circulation of the issues pet owners may face when feeding raw food, specifically chicken, to their dogs. The same issues can be potentially occur with cats.Campylobacter, the bacteria identified in th …
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The Risks of Feeding Raw Food to Your Pet
Although no diet is perfect, 100% raw feeding is inherently risky, both to your pet and to human health.
Read moreCouncils, Registrations & Microchipping
Last updated: 12 September 2019
It is a legal requirement to register both cats and dogs in Queensland. This is done under your local council and will mean if you are a ratepayer in Brisbane City Council or Moreton Bay you will need to contact your local council.You can use the appro …
Read moreHave You Lost Your Pet?
Last updated: 12 September 2019
We all accept that losing any loved member of the family is a terrible worry and so we are always happy to help you locate any lost pets of your family.Main Steps to take:If your pet is missing the first thing to do is ring local vets. Many members of …
Read moreDesexing
Last updated: 12 September 2019
The decision of desexing or neutering (castration in male animals and spaying in female animals) will in many instances be quite simple. Most family pets will be more content and easier to care for after they have been desexed.It would be wrong to cons …
Read moreMicrochipping – It’s The Law!
Last updated: 12 September 2019
On 1st July 2009, the Queensland Government introduced new animal management legislation to encourage responsible pet ownership; effectively manage cats and dogs; and enhance community safety.There are four key components in the new legislation:Compuls …
Read moreHeartworm Prevention
Last updated: 12 September 2019
Heartworm disease is more of a threat to dogs then our cat population and has a long history of causing serious and debilitating illness to man’s best friend. It is in effect a worm which develops in the heart and the major vessels leaving the heart.He …
Read morePreventing Fleas and Ticks on Your Pet
Last updated: 12 September 2019
Fleas and ticks are more commonly around during spring months.
Read moreHome Care After Tick Treatment
Last updated: 12 September 2019
Your pet has just been discharged from hospital after a bout of tick toxicosis. It is important to realise that while their progress has been good they will need continued support and care at home.ExerciseThe toxin secreted by the paralysis tick can ha …
Read moreManaging Flea Infestations
Last updated: 12 September 2019
Where did they come from?contact with other dogs/cats, new pets with fleas, visiting petsmoving to a new home, dry & dusty weather followed by rainFleas live where your pets lie, sleep and spend most of their time.What happens?Fleas are blood sucke …
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