Unless you plan to breed your dog, you will probably plan to have her desexed. In fact, pet desexing is mandatory for dogs in South Australia and the ACT. The procedure is straightforward and predictable, but there can occasionally be an unpredictable factor that can complicate her desexing. Your dog hasn't had the opportunity to mate, but now that she has reached the age where you might plan to schedule the procedure, how is it possible that she seems to be pregnant? [Read More]

A food allergy doesn't always trigger a severe response. The effects can be subtle and quite difficult to spot, especially in dogs. The results of the allergy can be minor and might seem to be little more than mild discomfort, but this discomfort can be avoided. Immunoglobulins and Food Molecules Broadly speaking, a food allergy is identified when the immune system misidentifies a protein as an allergen. The body's immune system diligently dispatches immunoglobulins (antibodies) to neutralise the allergen, and these immunoglobulins bind themselves to the food molecules containing the misidentified protein. [Read More]

As a dog parent, your top priority is to ensure your dog is happy and in excellent health. In addition to routine vet check-ups, your dog may fall ill and require the attention of the vet. It's generally not advisable to wait out a dog's illness. Instead, you should ensure you take them to the vet for diagnosis and treatment. Some of the symptoms of illness may be difficult to diagnose. [Read More]

When it comes to dogs, should pet desexing be viewed as an optional extra, much like pet grooming? While you can certainly groom your pet yourself, it's not as though you can curb your dog's sexuality without medical intervention. You can control it, to a certain extent, but absolute diligence is required. You only need to turn your back in the dog park for a second, and your faithful companion could be mounting one of his doggy friends. [Read More]