Author – Registered Nurse Sharon Roddick, Vet24 A visit to the vets can be a very stressful event for all involved. Many factors contribute to anxiety surrounding the vet visit. The car ride, the smells sights, and sounds, and not to mention the scary vet themselves! So how can we make the visit easier on

Of all the embarrassing past times in the canine day, scoffing down a little fresh faeces could be the most disturbing for dog owners. This dirty dinner habit is not only gross but can also be confusing for owners. So why do they do it?! and what can you do to stop them?  Let’s start

Dr Rowena Buxton In parks around the world dog enthusiasts have developed a hobby that transcends geographical boundaries. Veterinarians, breeders and pet owners alike cheerfully participate in “Name that Breed”, a game becoming ever more popular as the adopted and rehomed pet slowly nudges the purebred off the couch. DNA testing, a technology now familiar

Author – Dr Rowena Buxton The difference between Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and aging.    We all know that our pets’ age with us, just at a faster rate.  But knowing and noticing are different.  Often the things that help our pets to age gracefully make it hard for us to notice them aging.  Fur has

Author – Dr Rowena Buxton Vet24 You and your cat may have lived with household harmony since kitten hood, and the days of potty training can seem a lifetime away.  Which makes it hard to understand why Tiger has suddenly decided to stop sharing the bed and start toileting on it instead.  Or the rug. 

Author – Dr Rowena Buxton, Vet24.   Why does my pet scoot?   [su_highlight background=”#24fcd0″]’The in-laws are over for a Sunday roast, everyone is enjoying the afternoon.  Then Max appears, scooting, bottom pressed against the carpet. As thin grey skid marks evidence his progress across the room others notice, and fall silent.  You find yourself thinking,

  Veterinarians, Vet Nurses and other vet practice staff are often asked the important question – Should I feed my dog bones? So the team at Vet24 have decided to share some recent cases illustrating the risks involved in feeding bones. Also we interviewed one of our own, qualified veterinarians to answer some of the

Bentley is a gorgeous 10 week old french bulldog puppy and last weekend he fell into the family swimming pool. Drowning is a real danger for children and pets in WA where around 18% of dwellings have a swimming pool in the backyard. Bentley was extremely lucky, a family member heard the splash when he

Withholding Veterinary Dental Care – Animal Abuse? We have been discussing pet dental care at length lately and I would like to raise the question ‘Is withholding veterinary dental care from pets, abuse?’ Think about it…. if you chose not to take your child for dental checkups and treatment when required, you are committing child

Pet Surveillance We did a little research for the pets and humans out there interested in pet surveillance. If you or your pet are suffering from separation anxiety or maybe you are just curious about what your pet/s get up to when you’re not home, read on….   Dog Monitor – $3.99 http://www.dogmonitorapp.com/#home For just