by petpack | Sep 29, 2016 | Pet Advice
Dogs are like people. They inherit physical and character traits from breeds in their family tree. They also pass along genetic disorders from generation to generation. Your mixed-breed dog is a mixed bag of genetic traits. Understanding their ancestry helps you and...
by petpack | Sep 6, 2016 | Pet Advice
After a long, wet and very cold winter we are thrilled that Spring has arrived. But Spring also brings about some hazards and one in particular is the presence of snail (and slug) bait in the garden.. Part of the problem is that snail bait pellets can look just like...
by petpack | Sep 1, 2016 | Pet Advice
What does Flea Allergy mean? Even our non allergic dogs experience only minor skin irritation in response to flea bites. Even with the presence of dozens of fleas, there can be very little itching. On the other hand, the flea allergic dog has a severe, itch-producing...
by petpack | Jul 25, 2016 | Pet Advice
HOW TO BRUSH YOU DOG’S TEETH Brushing a dog’s teeth is no mean feat! Because of this, at Whitehorse Veterinary Hospital, we recommend getting your pet used to the routine of teeth brushing and mouth handling from a very early age! Start at a very early...
by petpack | Nov 9, 2015 | Pet Advice
Did you know, 63% of the Australian Population owns a pet! That’s about 3.7 million dogs, 2.2 million cats, 7.8 million birds, 20.5 million fish and 2.9 million ‘others’ including horses, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens! With the pet care industry...
by petpack | Aug 28, 2015 | Pet Advice
When planning for a holiday, you may need to include accommodation for your animals. In some instances it may be best for your pets to stay home. This can be best achieved by arranging for a friend, relative or in house sitter to live in during the period you are...
