by Dr Evan Shaw | Fleamail, Parasites
Why does my dog or cat eat grass?
As a Vet, I get asked regularly by worried pet owners about their dog, or cat eating grass – especially if they are eating grass and then vomiting. It’s been a long-held belief that pets (especially cats) eat grass to ... Views: 554
by Dr Evan Shaw | Fleamail, Parasites
Travelling With Your Cat or Dog in Australia, a Vets Guide.
Us Aussie pet owners are passionate folk, in fact 98% of us consider our pets as “part of the family” – so it’s no wonder we take them on holidays with us.
With the explosion of Australian ... Views: 566
by Dr Evan Shaw | Fleamail, Parasites
What ingredients can you use to cook dog food? Here’s a Vet’s guide!
Imagine having to eat the same thing, day in and day out – it’d get pretty boring right?
Or eating food that could be doing you damage, because dog food from a supermarket (Coles, ... Views: 553
by Dr Evan Shaw | Parasites
The Best Flea Treatments For Aussie Dogs – Our Vets Discuss.
Did you know an adult female Flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day?
You read that right – 50 eggs a day!
And from egg to adult, Fleas can mature in a matter of weeks in the right conditions. So if ... Views: 620
by Dr Evan Shaw | Parasites
Ticks, 7 Signs Your Dog Or Cat Has One.
Ticks are everywhere in Australia, and if you live anywhere near the coast, you’ll know all about our dreaded paralysis ticks too.
And while your dog or cat can get a tick at any time of year (they don’t die off or ... Views: 485
by Dr Evan | Parasites
Intestinal Worms, 5 Myths You Need To Know.
Intestinal Worms aren’t the most pleasant topic, but every pet owner should be aware of them – along with the other nasty worms Aussie dogs & cats get and the Myths around them.
So you can take the necessary steps to ... Views: 524
by Dr Evan | Parasites
Fleas And Ticks, 5 Aussies Myths.
The pet world is full of furfies, and as a Vet, Dr Evan has had to treat hundreds of animals where the information found online has been incorrect.
So today we’re looking at some of the more “popular myths” regarding fleas, ticks ... Views: 477
by Dr Evan | Parasites
Heartworm, What Every Aussie Pet Owner Should Know.
When it comes to Aussie dogs and cats, heartworm is a parasite you need to know about. Unlike other worms, heartworms are deadly as they travel in the bloodstream, and can end up living in and around the ... Views: 461
Did you know that good dental health for your dog can mean an extra 4 years of life? Regularly checking and helping your pet keep their mouth healthy, is all part of good pet ownership.
Although more common in older dogs, dental decay problems can start as early as 2 years old, and is often ... Views: 498