Dogs

Leptospirosis – Update March 2024

Leptospirsis is a very serious infectious (bacterial) disease of dogs, with a high mortality rate (as many as 3 in 4 dogs who contract the …

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Leptospirosis and vaccine supply – Update September 2023

Leptospirosis is a very serious bacterial infection of dogs, with a high fatality rate. It is caught through contact with the urine of infected animals …

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Leptospirosis, a potentially fatal dog disease

PLEASE REFER TO THE UPDATED INFORMATION – SEPTEMBER 2023
 
UPDATED INFORMATION:  30 JUNE 2022
Leptospirosis, a potentially fatal dog disease found on the South Coast of NSW …

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Rabbit Control Operations in Canberra – The Risk to Pets

The ACT Government is conducting rabbit control operations in Canberra. Fumigation of warrens is planned from 12 April 2021 for “several days”.
Fumigation is with …

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Pet Insurance

It’s easy to assume that “it will never happen to my pet”, but we all know that dogs and cats can get sick despite our …

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Choosing a Dog

Things to consider when choosing a dog

Dogs are great for us and for the community. But what sort of dog is best for you? What …

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Pets with Arthritis

Does Your Pet have Arthritis?

Cold weather and stiff joints seem to go together. However, arthritis doesn’t just affect humans – arthritis is just as painful …

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Pet meat – a healthy alternative?

There is no doubt that we all want to do the best we can for our pets and providing a balanced, nutritional diet is an …

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Thunderstorms and Fireworks

Fearful reactions to thunderstorms and fireworks are common in dogs and may occur in cats. What can you do to help?
Fortunately fireworks aren’t really an …

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Heat Stress and Heat Stroke in dogs

Death due to heat stroke is a real risk in hot weather, and even on moderate days for some dogs and in some conditions. What …

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