Dog Health – Puppy Tales

Dog Safe Christmas Trees ~ When Santa meets the Health & Safety Elf

Kerry Martin — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:31:16 +0000

Have you ever trodden barefoot on a pine needle? It hurts, and little wonder as the clue is in the name: Pine needle. If you regularly have a real Christmas tree, you’ll know needle drop is inevitable and it’s a matter of how many times a day the vacuum comes out, not when. Knowing this, […]

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The Darker Side of Halloween for Dogs

Kerry Martin — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 05:00:14 +0000

Is your dog more Scooby Doo than Hound of the Baskervilles? Halloween for dogs may not be a fun time for them. Ghosts and ghouls and spooky things that go ‘bump’ in the night aren’t for everyone, and this includes our dogs. We all love fancy dress, and heck it’s a great excuse to dress up […]

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Canine Cancer – Information for dog owners

Kerry Martin — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Cancer. It’s the word that our clients least want to hear uttered from the mouth of their vet. And the word that we as vets dread having to use. However cancer it is certainly not defined as ‘the end of all hope’. Often there are options to help bring relief and quality of life for […]

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Why Can’t Our Dogs Live as Long as We Do?

Kerry Martin — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:00:02 +0000

I love my dogs. Wait, no that’s not right. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my dogs! Nope… Still not capturing it… I don’t think there are adequate words to describe what these furry little beasts mean to me. But I have a feeling you guys get it. They’re like this constant in our lives. Amidst the […]

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5 Sound Bites about Your Dog’s Hearing Health

Kerry Martin — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:38:29 +0000

Does this scenario sound familiar? You’re walking in the park when an owner calls “Come” or “Here Boy” to their dog. Not very far away, their dog stands stockstill, ears pricked, wearing a puzzled expression. The owner calls again and the dog glances anxiously from side to side. It’s only when the owner claps her […]

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First Aid for Dogs ~ Basic Examination

Kerry Martin — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:00:37 +0000

I can’t emphasise enough how useful it can be to learn how to do a basic examination of your dog at home. If you know what is normal for your dog, then it can be much easier in an emergency, or any situation, to know if they are unwell. Some examples of the times when […]

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7 Things I Love About Being a Veterinarian

Kerry Martin — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 06:00:38 +0000

I think people who love animals are awesome. If you’re here reading this, and you have a dog (or a dog has you!) that you love so much it hurts, you’re amazing. And I want to thank you. It’s people like you and your incredible furry friends that make my job an absolute joy. You […]

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First Aid for Dogs – Ingesting a toxic substance

Kerry Martin — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 06:00:11 +0000

Ingesting a toxic substance is one of the more frequent mishaps that can happen to a dog and require the application of first aid for dogs. Examples of things that can be toxic or cause problems if ingested by your dog include alcohol, aspirin, panadol (very toxic to cats), nurofen, onions, bones from fish/poultry/other meat […]

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First Aid for Dogs – Burns

Kerry Martin — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 05:00:53 +0000

Burns occur when heat is applied faster than the tissue can absorb and spread it. A dog can receive burns from a number of sources. These include: The degree of burn that a dog receives is dependent on the burn type, the temperature of the source, time of exposure and tissue at the site of […]

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Desexing – The Procedure and Pre & Post Operative Care for your Dog

Kerry Martin — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:00:38 +0000

In this post from Dr Abbie, she looks at the desexing procedure itself and pre & post operative care for your dog. She also covers the likely recovery period for your dog. If you’re not sure whether desexing is the right option for your Dog, you’ll definitely want to read this earlier article on the pros and […]

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