by Dr Cam | Jul 9, 2020 | Bird care, Bird diseases, Bird Health, Recently edited
Love Birds? But don’t kiss them!!!! Do you love your bird? That’s good but you shouldn’t get carried away with your affection. For instance, kissing your bird is not healthy and one reason for this is the disease Psittacosis. Psittacosis is a...
by Dr Cam | May 8, 2020 | Dog feeding and nutrition
Podgy pooches and portly puss-cats are in plague proportions! Our pets are not only living in the lap of luxury, they are lapping up the living luxury and getting fatter in the process. The result is that 25-30% of dogs and cats are now overweight. The causes are...
by Dr Cam | May 7, 2020 | Bird care, Cat care, Dog Care, Pethealth articles
Spring Care of Pets Spring into action now that spring has sprung to ensure your pet is prepared for the warmer weather Now that Spring is closing and Summer is a just a yawn away, let’s make sure your pet’s care is up to scratch. Now is when you need to...
by Dr Cam | May 7, 2020 | Cat feeding and nutrition, Cat Health, Dog feeding and nutrition, Dog Health
Tummy Turmoil Does your pet vomit occasionally? While it is common for pets to vomit, it is not a condition to be ignored. Vomiting can be mild and pass with no treatment. But it can also be very serious and indicate diseases from which your pet could be in grave...
by Dr Cam | May 7, 2020 | Cat Health, Dog Health
Pill Ills The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is warning cat and dog owners that human painkillers are dangerous when given to pets. Common pain killers such as aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen are toxic to pets and can be lethal. Referring to recent...
by Dr Cam | May 7, 2020 | Cat feeding and nutrition, Cat Health, Dog feeding and nutrition, Dog Health
Human Foods that Poison Pets Feeding pets food that we enjoy is not only wrong, it can also be fatal. There are some foodstuffs that humans relish which cause illness and death if eaten by pets. Chocolate, macadamia nuts, onions and grapes or raisins are good...
by Dr Cam | May 7, 2020 | Cat Health, Dog Health
Starting from Scratch What Makes Pets Itch? Excessive scratching is a common condition with dogs and a frustrating problem for their owners. Many dogs scratch, chew and rub themselves so much there skin becomes bald, red, inflamed and painful. If this is the problem...
by Dr Cam | May 7, 2020 | Bird Health, Diseases, Pethealth articles
Recognising Signs of Ill Health in Birds Is your bird a picture of health or does it look more like a feather duster with an identity crisis? Recognising when your bird is unwell is important because by the time it looks unwell it can be in serious strife. The...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Fish health, Recently edited
Get some fish and tips Do your fish have trouble deciding whether to sink or swim? If so, the advice below will help to keep your fish in fine fettle. Poor aquarium management is the cause of most problems with aquarium fish. Fish in tanks have a small volume of water...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Bird Health
Scaley Face and Scaley Leg Mite Infestations in Aviary Birds What Causes Scaley Face and Scaley Leg? Scaley Face is caused by a mite known as either the Scaley Face Mite or the Scaley Leg Mite. In canaries the same mite causes a condition commonly called Tassel-Foot....
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Shampoo therapy for dogs Saturday morning and it’s time to bathe the pooch! What are you going to bathe it in? While that sounds like a simple question, it can be quite complex. It really depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you just want to clean the...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Bird Health, Cat Health, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Hot dogs and cool cats We have wonderful weather in this Sunshine State and over the holiday period we are likely to be out and about more with our pets. However, the sunshine can cause another state – heat stress. You need to be careful that you don’t...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Bird Health, Cat Health, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Holiday care for pets Holidays are complicated when you have pets. What are you going to do with them? Do you take your pets with you or leave them behind? Preferably you won’t do what some irresponsible holiday makers do. Those who lack commitment find a pet...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Bird Health, Pethealth articles
The Scoop on Coops Let me give you the ‘scoop on coops’ – how to make a chicken friendly chook house. You can buy chicken coops from produce agencies around town. Some are wooden cages and others are metal, A-framed coops. If you are making your own,...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Cat Health, Pethealth articles
Household poisons that can kill your cat Curiosity killed the cat they say! We all know that cats are very curious creatures. But when their curiosity turns towards some common household items that you and I have lurking in our cupboards or even on our shelves,...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Dog Health, Pethealth articles
What Causes a Dog to Limp? It shouldn’t happen to a dog – but it does. Hind limb lameness is a real pain and not something that should be ignored. For convenience, let’s divide the causes of lameness into two categories: the first where lameness...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Preventing Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease is a silent killer of dogs and cats. It’s a slow, insidious disease that gradually incapacitates pets. By the time you notice the telltale signs of the disease, the damage that has been caused is serious. This is...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Cat Health, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Ten Tooth Truths! How much do you know about your pet’s teeth? Sadly, many pet owners don’t think about their pet’s teeth often enough with the result that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats suffer from dental disease by the age of three. To help you keep...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Dog Care, Dog Health, Recently edited
Cushings Disease – a Deadly Disease Cushing’s disease is a serious disease of dogs. This is one disease that is far more common in pets than it is in humans. While six in 100,000 people suffer from Cushing’s disease, the condition is about 200 times...
by Dr Cam | May 6, 2020 | Cat Health, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
The Danger of Red Back Spiders and Toads The Red Back Spider and the Cane Toad commonly cause problems for pets. It is important that you know how the dangers and how to help your pet should it become poisoned by one of these nasty pests. Red Back Spiders As pets go,...
by Dr Cam | Apr 19, 2020 | Cat Health, Dog Health
On Deaf Ears Science is coming to the aid of deaf dogs and cats with better diagnostic protocols and even the installation of pet hearing aids being possible. Deaf pets can be difficult to manage. With the inability to hear their owners or to detect dangers such as...
by Dr Cam | Jun 10, 2018 | Bird Health, Cat Health, Diseases, Dog Health, Recently edited
Diseases You Can Catch from Your Pets Can your dog spread disease to you with the greatest of ease? And what about your cat? Are there man-eating microbes oozing from every one of your cat’s hair follicles? There are diseases that you can get from your pet and...
by Dr Cam | Jun 10, 2018 | Cat Health, Diseases, Dog Health, General, Pethealth articles
It’s wonderful sharing your life with a pet but not so good when the pet shares disease with you. Ringworm is the ‘social butterfly’ of pet diseases and is quite happy to flit from pet to pet and, from pet to owner. It can even spread from an...
by Dr Cam | Jun 10, 2018 | Diseases, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Worms are little wrigglers that are more than just a nuisance. They can kill pups and make adult dogs really unwell. Dog owners need to be particularly aware of the danger of worms and how to prevent them. Dogs can become infected with four different types of worms,...
by Dr Cam | Jun 10, 2018 | Cat Health, Diseases, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
New vaccines for dogs give better and longer disease protection Are your dog’s vaccinations up to date? If beads of guilty sweat are appearing on your furrowed brow, then worry not. Your vet will be happy to solve this needling worry. What you may not know is...
by Dr Cam | Jun 10, 2018 | Cat Health, Dog feeding and nutrition, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Making a Meal of It “Oh – he’s my child, Doctor Day! Nothing but the best for Micky. Wouldn’t think of feeding him anything less than the food I feed myself.” Micky McGory was a much loved Fox Terrier. He was the apple of his...
by Dr Cam | Jun 9, 2018 | Dog Health, General, Pethealth articles
If you have a playful, pouncing, pup, you are sure to be asking what are you going to do with it? How do you care for it properly? What vaccinations are needed and when? What about its other health care needs? All you need to know is below. Vaccinations Dogs can be...
by Dr Cam | Jun 9, 2018 | Cat Health, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Select Your Pet with Care Your pet will be with you for many years, so select a pet that suits your tastes, lifestyle and budget. While dogs are exceptionally faithful and social and suit an active lifestyle, cats may be better if you are at work during the week. Cats...
by Dr Cam | Jun 9, 2018 | Cat care, Cat Health, Dog Care, Dog Health, Recently edited
Check Up Time! Are you a forgetful pet owner? Many of us neglect our once-a-year pet-care jobs because we forget when those duties are due. Nevertheless, it becomes easier to remember such things when we link them to a particular annual event such as the group of...
by Dr Cam | Jun 9, 2018 | Animal welfare, Cat Health, Dog Health, General, Other
Have you ever lost a pet? It’s a very empty feeling when you open the door to call your dog or cat to you and you get no response. Grizzly visions suddenly flash before you as you think of what could have happened. If your pet went missing how could you be sure...
by Dr Cam | Jun 9, 2018 | Cat Health, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
There are some serious diseases that pets can develop and kidney disease is one of the more common. It’s an important disease for pet owners to consider if their pet is unwell, but its even more important that a pet owner takes rapid action if they consider...
by Dr Cam | Jun 9, 2018 | Dog Health, Pethealth articles
The Brisbane City Council has now bagged a common dog problem. The council has been delving into dog’s business and introduced a new law on 1st September to require dog owners to carry a bag when walking their dogs. Through this law, the council are hoping to...
by Dr Cam | Jun 9, 2018 | Dog Care, Dog feeding and nutrition, Dog Health, Recently edited
Anal Gland Disease and Its Treatment Anal Gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and is one of the common causes of ‘scooting’ behaviour – where a dog or cat drags its derriere along the carpet. What are Anal Glands? Anal...
by Dr Cam | Jun 9, 2018 | Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Pets produce pounds of the proverbial periodically and disposing of the steaming mountains of muck can be a problem. The more pets you have, the worse it gets. Disposal of your pet’s droppings is not that difficult if you only have one medium sized dog or cat...
by Dr Cam | May 23, 2018 | Cat care, Cat Health, Diseases, Dog Health, Recently edited
Eye Disease in Pets – A Thing to Watch In pets, conditions affecting the eyes are quite common and potentially serious. They can range from simple eye irritations to serious and life threatening diseases. What are the signs of eye disease? The commonest sign of...
by Dr Cam | May 23, 2018 | Cat Health, Dog Care, Dog feeding and nutrition, Dog Health, Recently edited
Arthritic Diseases in Dogs and Cats Old dogs and cats often have stiff old bones. These poor pets creak and hobble around the house, struggle up and down stairs and work especially hard to get to their feet in the chilly mornings. Don’t assume that this is a...
by Dr Cam | May 23, 2018 | Cat Health, Diseases, Dog Care, Dog Health, Recently edited
Solving ear diseases in pets Dogs’ ears come in a variety of styles. Some stick up, some flop down, some are hairy and some are not. Nevertheless, they are all prone to ear infections. How do you know if your dog has an ear infection? What can you do at home to...
by Dr Cam | May 8, 2018 | Bird Health, Cat Health, Dog Health, Pethealth articles
The clammy fingers of winter are with us and our pets are feeling the chill. How do can you keep your pets snug and warm and how can you prevent the chilly weather making your pet stiff and sore? This Pet Pick groups together all the information you need about caring...
by Dr Cam | Apr 25, 2018 | Dog Care, Dog Health, Recently edited
Desexing your dog why, when and how? “You’re not serious? I just couldn’t. It’s not natural. A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do and without ’em he can’t do it! No way. Not my dog. He’ll turn limp pawed, fat...
by Dr Cam | Apr 18, 2018 | Cat Health
The Family Cat Many of us share our lives with teeth-endowed, flesh-eating, nocturnal, carnivorous predators and think nothing of it. These lethal killing machines prowl through our suburbs, steal through our houses after dark and, aghast, all too regularly launch...
by Dr Cam | Apr 14, 2018 | Dog Health, Pethealth articles
Toxic Toads (continued) How to prevent your dog from attacking toads Toads are a nocturnal menace. They regularly poison dogs, such as Terriers and working dogs such as Cattle Dogs, Border Collies and Kelpies due to the strong predatory drive such dogs have. However,...
