Every so often I'm reminded that I'm not doing such a great job. As part of a routine health check, I'll be checking a dog's teeth. “Wow,” I say, “Good job! You must give him a raw bone at least every week to get teeth this good.” “No. I brush his…| Walkerville Vet
Many dog owners come to us thinking that if their dog chews biscuits it will protect their teeth. Sadly this is not always true. Here we will tell you which biscuits can help dental care, and what else can prevent gum disease and tooth decay in your dog. Before we…| Walkerville Vet
For feeding bones to CATS click here. Whether you feed your dog bones is without a doubt the most controversial and highly debated topic in dog ownership. Passions are high. In our guide to where to buy bones last week I mentioned how most vets in the UK (and many…| Walkerville Vet
Imagine the outrage if a character called Fat Dog (or fat anything for that matter) was created today. Yet, there we were in Adelaide in the 1980s watching Fat Cat tell us to go to bed at 7:30 every night. The fact is that an overweight cat is taken less…| Walkerville Vet
I love Devon Rex cats (that's mine above) but they aren't good for allergies. To cats, that is. (for allergies of cats & dogs, follow this link) My previous Devon Rex was dumped at a shelter after 18 months being locked in a room. She’d been bought on the misguided belief that…| Walkerville Vet
For nearly my whole career, I have used and recommended Feliway® for situations involving feline anxiety and stress. These might be urine spraying, inter-cat aggression, or even trips to the vet and cattery. I have always been reassured that there is strong scientific evidence for its effectiveness. So it took…| Walkerville Vet
'At A Glance' (details below) If A Pet Has A Heart Murmur Don't panic! A heart murmur doesn't mean much on its own. Learn the signs of heart failure so you know what to look for. Get your pet's heart checked regularly now dive deeper... Max the Bengal cat has…| Walkerville Vet
This is the story of Rowdie. She's a survivor where many others aren't. As you’ll see, I got lucky twice before solving the puzzle. The food that nearly killed her is a leading brand of grain-free dog food you can buy at nearly any Australian supermarket. I wish I could…| Walkerville Vet
One of the saddest things I see are cats with breathing difficulties. That's because they're almost always brought to the vet too late. In fact, by the time their owners notice, they often don't survive the car trip. Here I'm going to give you a very simple trick to recognise…| Walkerville Vet
'At A Glance (Details Below)' Emergency Care How To Treat A Dog With Heat Stroke Move the dog from the hot area and provide water if the dog can drinkWet the dog with cool water and apply cold packs to the neck and groinTravel to your vet as quickly as safe…| Walkerville Vet
You may have heard the sad news that one of the vets in Berri is closing. This comes hot on the heels of YP vets announcing the same thing: the closure of their Port Pirie clinic. In both cases, a lack of vets has been cited as the main reason.…| Walkerville Vet
Last week when I wrote about the shortage of Australian veterinarians, I laid the problems of our industry bare. Poor work conditions, inadequate support and low pay are just a few. They're leading to what some people see as a crisis for the veterinary profession. There’s something else contributing to…| Walkerville Vet
In this article you will see original research conducted at Walkerville Vet between 2010 and 2011. It remains unpublished, for reasons that will become clear. You will find a link to the full article at the bottom. Nowhere in dog care is there more argument than if bones should be…| Walkerville Vet
If you have a small dog, there's a good chance they'll end up being treated with pimobendan. Often sold as Vetmedin® or Cardisure®, it's the most common treatment for a very common condition: heart disease in dogs. One disease in particular, myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is said to account…| Walkerville Vet
I want to warn you about three emerging and important toxins of cats. I also want you to see the link between these products and how they may be just the tip of the iceberg in household poisonings. Minoxidil : A Baldness Treatment Minoxidil has become extremely popular due to…| Walkerville Vet
Right now the Australian veterinary world is going through an upheaval like I have not seen in 30 years. And into this come the new crop of veterinary graduates, straight from university. To say I'm worried would be putting it mildly. The Background For almost my whole career, there has…| Walkerville Vet
