Posts Tagged ‘dogs’

Travel with Dogs: Restraints, Rules and Regulations

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

In Australia, we love our active lifestyle and don’t think twice about piling the whole family, including our dogs, into the car for a trip to Bunnings or even to the beach!?????? But unfortunately, many??of us als

How hot is too hot?

Friday, December 11th, 2020

Just like us, dogs can suffer from the effects of too much sun, with older dogs most at risk. Heat and sun require dog owners to take some extra precautions to help their canine companions avoid discomfort, sunburn and s

Alternatives to Nail Clipping

Thursday, June 28th, 2018

Some dog owners know all too well the struggle of trying to cut their pet???s nails. It can be arduous process as many pets don???t like their paw area being handled. Pets begin to stress out and can become agitated and

Pet Cancer True Stories: Remembering Ra

Friday, May 30th, 2014

At Petplan we offer our clients peace of mind knowing that they will be able to provide their pet with the best treatment possible should they fall unexpectedly ill or get injured in an accident. More often than not our

Pet Cancer Prevention

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

It???s far better to avoid cancer than it to have to treat it. Pets are just as likely to get cancer as we are, so what can do to improve the odds? 1. Choice of pet Its not a big deal for cats, but for dogs there are som

Pet Cancer Myth Busters

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

1. ???If he had cancer, he???d be sick wouldn???t he???? Most cancers don???t make your pet ???sick??? at first. The most common reason I see a pet with a poor appetite due to cancer as the first symptom is because the g

Strange Vet Requests

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

This story is written by Br. Andy Roark and is originally from??Dr. Andy Roark???s Facebook page. As a profession, veterinary medicine is one in which vets are used to going to great lengths to meet the needs of the fami

Common Cancers in Dogs and Cats

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014

Cancer is common One in three people, dogs and cats will develop a cancer over their lifetime. Some are curable, some are able to be held in remission for periods of time, and some are manageable. Knowing the most common

Toxic Easter Eggs

Wednesday, April 16th, 2014

With Easter just around the corner pet owners will have a lot more chocolate around the house, and veterinary clinics will be seeing a lot more chocolate ingestion by dogs. Chocolate is a wonderful treat for humans, but

DIY Easter Treats for Dogs