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Australia is a nation of pet lovers — but what do we know about the health of our pets? To date the long term (longitudinal) study of canine diseases has been patchy, relying on information from referral centres. Details about pet illnesses, which are not reported to a vet, have never been studied before. An […]
As vets in Canberra, I can’t tell you how many times people have asked me, “I wish my own doctor were as good as my pet’s veterinarian.” And while we veterinarians certainly appreciate the compliment, there is an aspect of this admiration that we’re honestly not so grateful for: when our clients ask us to […]
We know that wellness care for our pets saves lives and improves the quality of life by catching problems early. It also saves money. But while pet lovers are increasingly aware of these benefits, cats aren’t getting their fair share of care. It’s not because their owners don’t care about them, or don’t believe in […]
Many people believe that dogs do dream. Most dog owners have noticed that at various times during their sleep, some dogs may quiver, make leg twitches or may even growl or snap at some sleep-created phantom, giving the impression that they are dreaming about something. At the structural level, the brains of dogs are similar to those of […]
Many Canberra dog owners ask me if the “one year equals seven” is true anymore and “how do you figure how old a cat is”? The old “dog years” formula (one year of a dog’s life is equal to seven years of human life) never really worked for any dog, based on a comparison of […]
I am often asked about how to integrate long-term family pets with the immanent arrival of a new baby into the household. There are lots of so-called experts around offering well meaning but often-misguided advice. This is an unusual Blog, but an important one. I recently came across an excellent publication that is written by […]
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