by petpack | Jan 5, 2017 | Pet Advice
Fears, Phobias and Anxieties Fear is a physiologic, behavioral and emotional reaction to stimuli that an animal encounters. Physiological reactions include increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate, sweating, trembling, pacing and possibly urination and...
by petpack | Nov 21, 2016 | Pet Advice
Is your cat an outdoor cat? Do they tend to get into fights with other cats? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, they are at risk of contracting FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). FIV is spread through saliva, by bite wounds from one cat to the other....
by petpack | Nov 21, 2016 | Pet Advice
As summer comes closer, it means trips to the beach, the lake or river. For our furry canine friends, this means endless hours of fun and swimming. With Blackburn Lake not too far from our clinic, we tend to see many ear infections caused by a harmless drip in the...
by petpack | Nov 21, 2016 | Pet Advice
What is “Allergic Skin Disease”? Allergic skin disease involves an allergic reaction in the skin that causes intense itchiness & resultant self-trauma. The pet will scratch, bite, lick, chew or rub at the affected area causing hair loss & skin damage. The...
by petpack | Nov 21, 2016 | Pet Advice
There are already plenty of snakes about so we are asking our clients to be extra vigilant. Different species of snakes possess different types of venom and these can cause varying symptoms that appear anywhere from 15 minutes to 24 hours after a bite. Early signs...
by petpack | Nov 21, 2016 | Pet Advice
A Hot Spot is the common term for an area of skin that suddenly becomes a “hot” area of intense licking or scratching. It is produced by self-induced trauma as the dog bites, rubs, or scratches at a part of its body in an attempt to alleviate some pain or itch. What...
