When you decide to have your dog castrated, you may be wondering what is involved. The surgical procedure is pretty straightforward and considered to be a routine procedure carried out by vets. Castration is carried out under general anaesthetic and involves the removal of your dog's testicles, and they will have a small incision made in their scrotum to allow for the removal. The vet will then close the incision site with sutures or surgical staples and it's typical for dogs to be discharged a few hours after their surgery. Read More...
Loud noises can be a problem for many dogs. Things like fireworks and thunderstorms are outside their understanding, and the sudden noise can cause them to become stressed and act out. While this response would have helped their ancestors survive in the wild, it isn't something your pet should have to deal with. Luckily enough, you can enrol your puppy in a sound desensitization program or choose a puppy training program that already includes desensitization. Read More...
While plenty of puppy training can be done at home, it's also important to find a proper puppy pre-school for your new four-legged friend. This isn't just about training. While puppy pre-school can help your pup learn commands and good behaviour, it's also where they get used to socializing with other dogs and other people. If they aren't properly socialized, they can often develop behavioural problems later in life, and these can be hard to correct after puppyhood is over. Read More...
Whether your pet has an underlying condition or just needs routine care, a visit to the vet is critical for its well-being. And usually, what you do before taking your pet to the vet can make all the difference in the visit's success. However, there's only so much you can do when preparing for a visit to the vet. It's easy to miss a step or two despite it not being a complicated process. Read More...
There are a number of reasons your vet may recommend an abdominal ultrasound for your cat, such as unexplained weight loss, abdominal distention, problems defecating or persistent vomiting. Pet ultrasounds are very similar to those carried out on humans. High-frequency ultrasound waves are emitted through a hand-held transducer and these waves are passed over the area of the body that's being investigated. As these waves return to the transducer they are converted into an image, which allows the vet to see a 2-dimensional view of the tissues being examined. Read More...