Vet Care – Puppy Tales https://puppytales.com.au Australia's Premier Dog Photographer - Wagging tails since 2010 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 02:14:29 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://puppytales.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Puppy-Tales-Photography.jpg Vet Care – Puppy Tales https://puppytales.com.au 32 32 Canine Cancer – Information for dog owners https://puppytales.com.au/canine-cancer-information-for-dog-owners/ https://puppytales.com.au/canine-cancer-information-for-dog-owners/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=12402 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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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/canine-cancer-information-for-dog-owners/feed/ 0 Why Can’t Our Dogs Live as Long as We Do? https://puppytales.com.au/why-cant-our-dogs-live-as-long-as-we-do/ https://puppytales.com.au/why-cant-our-dogs-live-as-long-as-we-do/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:00:02 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=12220 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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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/why-cant-our-dogs-live-as-long-as-we-do/feed/ 1 5 Sound Bites about Your Dog’s Hearing Health https://puppytales.com.au/5-sound-bites-about-deafness-in-dogs/ https://puppytales.com.au/5-sound-bites-about-deafness-in-dogs/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:38:29 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=12208 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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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/5-sound-bites-about-deafness-in-dogs/feed/ 0 First Aid for Dogs ~ Basic Examination https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-basic-examination/ https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-basic-examination/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:00:37 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=10943 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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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-basic-examination/feed/ 0 7 Things I Love About Being a Veterinarian https://puppytales.com.au/7-things-i-love-about-being-a-veterinarian/ https://puppytales.com.au/7-things-i-love-about-being-a-veterinarian/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2015 06:00:38 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=10891 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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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/7-things-i-love-about-being-a-veterinarian/feed/ 0 First Aid for Dogs – Ingesting a toxic substance https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-ingesting-toxic-substance/ https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-ingesting-toxic-substance/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2015 06:00:11 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=10041 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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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-ingesting-toxic-substance/feed/ 0 First Aid for Dogs – Burns https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-burns/ https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-burns/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2015 05:00:53 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=10047 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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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/first-aid-dogs-burns/feed/ 1 Desexing – The Procedure and Pre & Post Operative Care for your Dog https://puppytales.com.au/desexing-the-procedure-and-care-for-your-dog/ https://puppytales.com.au/desexing-the-procedure-and-care-for-your-dog/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:00:38 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=10793 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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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/desexing-the-procedure-and-care-for-your-dog/feed/ 0 Desexing Your Dog – The Ins and Outs – Veterinary Advise to help you make the right decision https://puppytales.com.au/desexing-making-the-right-decision-for-your-puppy/ https://puppytales.com.au/desexing-making-the-right-decision-for-your-puppy/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:00:27 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=10792 Decisions around whether you should be desexing your dog and which age to desex can be complex. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet, and there are even different procedures that can render your pet sterile. Confused? Don’t worry, this article is designed to help. It discusses the key pros and cons […]

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]]> https://puppytales.com.au/desexing-making-the-right-decision-for-your-puppy/feed/ 0 Your Puppy’s First Health Check ~ What to Expect https://puppytales.com.au/your-puppys-first-health-check-what-to-expect/ https://puppytales.com.au/your-puppys-first-health-check-what-to-expect/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:00:27 +0000 https://puppy.kreatology.com/?p=10674 When I arrive at work in the morning, nothing makes me happier than seeing ‘new puppy’ in the list of consultations for the day. These special visits really have to be one of my favourite things ever. I just love cuddling those gorgeous, furry little bundles of joy, and I love the excitement and happiness […]

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