Interesting & Helpful Articles for Pet Owners
R U OK Day
Our goal this week in support of R U OK Day was to focus on raising awareness for mental health. What better way to do this then by sharing morning tea together, and a Vetmed bake off! With an all-in collective effort, our teams across Randwick, Lindfield, Northbridge...
Owning a pet can boost your physical and mental health
Let’s face it, owning a pet is a massive responsibility and commitment. Pets are not just for birthdays and Christmases – they are for life and deciding to add a new member to your family is not a decision to be taken lightly. That said, becoming a pet owner truly is...
Chocolate is a really big NO NO for cats and dogs!
Science shows chocolate really is best kept for yourself! With Easter just around the corner, chocolate monopolising the supermarket shelves and people stocking up so that adults and kids alike can indulge in an egg hunt around the house. But chocolate is not for...
Are mushrooms toxic and harmful to dogs and cats?
Answer: YES! Dogs and cats are natural scavengers and foragers. As pet owners we have seen it all! Our beloved pet happily, snuffling and sniffing away at the ground. Then that all too familiar look of our dog or cat delightfully chewing away at something secretly,...
Can dogs and cats happily co-habitat, or do they just fight like cats and dogs?
As pets to us humans, cats and dogs can be thought to perform a very similar role, but they are two very different species, with a natural instinct to fight or be wary of one another. Over time, this has led to the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs”. According to...
What do you know about ticks?
Ticks are masters of hiding and can be difficult to spot if they have hitched a ride on your pet. Some can even cause serious illness and death if not addressed quickly. Here are a few things you should know. WHAT ARE THEY? Ticks fall within two broad categories:...