Entries by sumHill

New For Dental Month: Maxi/guard

MAXIGUARD® oral cleansing products have been used by veterinarians worldwide for the last 20 years and are consid ered the most effective and user friendly products available for companion animals, horses and exotics. The MAXIGUARD® range consists of products suitable for maintaining oral health as well as those recommended for advanced periodontal cases, post oral […]

New For Dental Month: Oxyfresh

Oxyfresh is an easy way to support pet dental health and strengthen their gum tissue. Safely and effectively helps aid in the fight against plaque and tartar, promotes healthy gums, and gives them the freshest breath. Bad Breath – The patented blend of Oxygene® and zinc helps to clean the teeth and eliminate bad breath Effective – Oxyfresh helps maintain normal […]

Behaviour Training!

  Tracy Irons, previous director of Adelaide Veterinary Behaviour Services and Director of VetCraft Designs, ran a behaviour training day with us a few months ago. One of our receptionists, Ella, has written a few words on some of the ways that it has helped her to understand our patients and make them feel comfortable […]

GingiShield

What is GingiShield™ Antibacterial Enamel Sealant? GingiShield is a clear sealant applied to at-risk teeth to kill harmful bacteria and helps prevent the formation of plaque, reducing the risk of periodontal disease (gum disease). Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in dental plaque and leads to bad breath, tooth loss, bone loss, and heart, kidney, […]

Chronic Kidney Disease and Your Senior Pet

Chronic kidney disease, and the signs to look out for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) occurs when the kidneys are unable to perform their job of filtering blood, removing waste and returning fluids to the bloodstream, as a result of structural and/or functional abnormalities in one or both kidneys for 3 months or longer. As a […]

Brown Dog ticks & the new disease of Ehrlichiosis

Brown dog ticks & the new disease of Ehrlichiosis.   What is a brown dog tick? The Brown Dog tick gets its common name from its overall reddish colour. It has 6-8 legs, is an oval shape and becomes grey-blue when engorged.   In the past we were pleased when a dog got one of these […]

Heartworm

Heartworm How Do Dogs Get Heartworm? Mosquitoes. The heartworm cycle begins when a mosquito bites an infected dog. The mosquito swallows the blood containing tiny larvae (baby pasrasites), and develops the larvae further inside the mozzie. The mosquito then deposits the now-infected larvae into another dog the next time it feeds. What Does Heartworm Disease Looks Like? […]

Halloween and Your Pets

Halloween is around the corner and we are cautioning pet owners to be aware of the stresses and dangers that come with the tricks and treats. Halloween in Australia is not as popular as in the United States, but we are seeing an increase in trick-or-treating and often kids appear at the door not dressed […]