-->
Home » Archive by Category

Articles in Pet Health

Acupuncture-now being offered at LRAHC
February 23, 2010 – 3:48 pm | No Comment
Acupuncture-now being offered at LRAHC

Acupuncture has been used in animals for around 4500 years, with the earliest recorded Chinese medical text compiled between 305-204 B.C. Since then the Chinese have modified and some would say perfected this ancient art …

Diabetes Mellitus
January 20, 2010 – 12:31 pm | No Comment

Diabetes is caused by a relative or absolute insulin deficiency. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, and is necessary to allow glucose to be utlilised as an energy source by all the cells in the …

Beware the Silly Season
December 17, 2009 – 12:11 pm | No Comment
Beware the Silly Season

To avoid heartache this season, consider your furry friends and the many dangers around that could land you in the veterinary hospital.
1. Cats love to climb christmas trees, and will often eat ornaments, particularly tinsel. …

Diabetes
December 17, 2009 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Diabetes

Diabetes is caused by a relative or absolute insulin deficiency. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, and is necessary to allow glucose to be utlilised as an energy source by all the cells in the …

Canine Pancreatitis
December 1, 2009 – 10:04 am | No Comment
Canine Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis can be a severe potentially life threatening condition that can affect both dogs and cats. The following is a brief outline of the disease.
What does the pancreas do?
The pancreas has two main functions:

to produce …

Cat Carrier Tips
November 17, 2009 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Cat Carrier Tips

It’s not surprising that most cats learn to fear the cat carrier. It always seems to be associated with a trip in the car, and that car trip often ends at the vet clinic. The …

Noise phobias
November 4, 2009 – 1:16 pm | No Comment
Noise phobias

Does your dog get distressed with loud noises such as storms and fireworks? Do you dread storm season in Sydney and have trouble enjoying the fireworks at New Years because you are worried about your …

Chocolate Toxicity
July 3, 2009 – 4:37 pm | No Comment
Chocolate Toxicity

Just like us, dogs love the taste of chocolate. However this is one treat you simply cannot give them. 
Chocolate is very toxic to dogs. This is because it contains the chemicals Caffeine and Theobromine. Unlike …

Desexing in cats and dogs.
June 19, 2009 – 9:35 am | No Comment
Desexing in cats and dogs.

 

“Ella and Polar” Talk About 
Desexing in Dogs and Cats
Desexing in the female dog or cat means the removal of the ovaries and uterus (ovariohysterectomy). Desexing in the male dog and cat means the removal of …

Permethrin (flea product) toxicity in cats
June 19, 2009 – 9:33 am | No Comment
Permethrin (flea product) toxicity in cats

Permethrin (Flea Product) Toxicity in Cats
Permethrin products are common flea and tick treatments, primarily recommended for use in dogs. These products can be fatal to cats if applied directly to them by mistake or even …