Caring for working dogs

Caring for working dogs

  • When is Your Cat's Eat Infection an Emergency?

    If your cat has an unpleasant odour or discharge coming from her ear or you notice swelling and redness in the ear area, an infection is a likely cause. All ear infections should be treated by a vet as soon as possible, but how can you know if your cat's ear infection is severe enough to be considered a vet emergency? Here are 3 signs that you should get your cat to an out of hours vet instead of waiting for the next appointment.

  • Rabbit Care: Understanding Cataracts

    Damage to the protein structure in the lens of your rabbit's eye can cause the protein to clump together and form an opaque film, known as a cataract, which prevents light reaching the retina at the back of the eye. The retina processes light and sends it to your rabbit's brain where it's converted into the images your rabbit sees. So when a cataract is present, complete or partial loss of vision occurs.

  • 4 Reasons to See a Vet Right Away if Your Dog is Bitten by a Paralysis Tick

    One of the most common serious problems faced by vets in Australia is a dog bitten by a paralysis tick. As their name implies, these ticks possess a powerful neurotoxin that is released into the host's bloodstream as they feed. Though both cats and dogs can be affected, dogs typically experience stronger symptoms. If your dog has been bitten by a paralysis tick, or even if you think they might have been, here are just four reasons you need to take them to the vet as soon as possible.

  • 5 Reasons You Shouldn't Let Your Domestic Cat Deal with a Rat Problem

    As every cat owner knows, a cute and curious kitty is really nothing more than a ruthless predator. Though they might love snuggling into your lap, cats also live for the hunt, an activity usually replicated through play when it comes to domestic cats. Of course, your pet will usually prefer to tackle live prey, and smaller animals can give them good sport. However, you might want to think twice about letting your cat out when there is a rat problem.

  • Tips to Selecting a Good Breeder

    Breeders can be found almost anywhere considering the pets for sale business is at an all-time high. However, making a choice from all the breeders that are available to you could prove to be quite a tricky affair. You need to know beforehand the different breeds of the pets for sale that you are considering so that you may be enlightened on their needs as well as any genetic problems that they may have.

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    Caring for working dogs

    We've always had a large property and our dogs are working dogs. They like to have freedom to run around and play with each other as well as helping us round up the sheep at the end of the day. We don't coddle the dogs by any means, but we do care for them deeply and want them to stay healthy. Sometimes our dogs do get into scrapes and do some silly things, like last year when my older dog ate some baited meat from a fox trap, and do need vet care. This blog has some tips on getting veterinary care for your beloved animals.