Most pets will accept a change in diet without difficulty or side effects. Some pets withdefinite favorite tastes can present more of a challenge. The palatability of some prescription diets may be reduced due to the need to have more or less of certain ingredients, for example less salt or fat. TO INTRODUCE A …
Dental problems in pets are most typically seen as dental plaque, tartar and gum inflammation, known as gingivitis. Let’s have a look at what all this means. PLAQUE AND TARTAR Dogs cant clean their teeth like we can, so plaque gradually begins to form on the sides of the teeth. It’s a mixture of minerals …
There are three vital things to remember when dealing with a flea infestation. Unless you stage a combined attack complete control of the fleas will be impossible. You need to – treat the animal – treat the environment – prevent reinfestation TREATING THE FLEAS ON THE DOG/CAT There is a large variety of flea products …
Heartworm disease is caused by an infection with a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis which is spread by mosquitoes. The adult worms live in the right side of the heart and pulmonary blood vessels. Due to their location, heartworms can cause significant congestive heart disease. The severity of the disease is directly related to the number …
Dr Shannon Lee talks to Dr John Chopin about equine reproduction issues and management with respect to stallions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbRMrPaB3R4&feature=youtu.be
Laminitis or founder is a disease of domestication, unfortunately laminitis can be a fatal condition of horses or ponies, but it is not necessarily a death sentence if the condition is picked up early. Causes of laminitis may vary and we will discuss these, but what is most important about laminitis is that it is …
After recent rains our Central Queensland Pastures are looking amazing, unfortunately that’s bad news for horses as fresh lush buffel grass is one of the worse situations for causing bighead in horses. These videos from Dr Jennifer Stewart, creator of the Calsorb block, offer a good overview of bighead and its related problems. For more information …
Dr Shannon Lee talks with Dr David Clemence of the Animal Doctors @ Pakenham about caring for older horses, what areas need to be looked at carefully, and some very useful tips about caring for your older horse or pony.
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