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Ticks
Aug 28 2018
Paralysis Ticks and your Pet Although ticks are found all over the world, the paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is only found in Australia. It is restricted to the humid…
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It Pays to Desex your Pet
Jun 04 2018
Did you know? Desexing your pet provides several health and behavior benefits that will help keep them happier, healthier, and ultimately, save you money! When you Desex your pet, you…
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Call the Vet – Scibbles the Cat and her Emergency Visit
Nov 03 2017
Dr Mel recently saw the beautiful Scribbles at Sugarland Animal Hospital with an injury that would make anyone feel sick. Scribbles had what we called…
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Age and your Pet
Aug 23 2017
Just as our bodies complain a little more as we grow older, the same is true for our pets. The trouble is, they don’t have the words to tell you…
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Rat Bait poisoning and your pet
Jul 24 2017
I have seen an unusually large amount of Pets lately who have accidentally eaten rat baits. This naughty puppy managed to grab this bucket that was sealed, up high on…
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What Breed is my Dog? – DNA Testing
Jul 04 2017
Sometimes in my job it can be quite challenging to come to a conclusion as to what breed a dog may be. Owners sometimes question what breeds may be part…
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Chemotherapy and your Pet
May 02 2017
Chemotherapy in dogs The treatment of cancer in pets has improved over the last few decades to parallel treatment in humans. In humans, many cancers are cured, and cancer…
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Getting your Cat to the Vet
Apr 12 2017
Did you know that providing good health care, especially preventative health care, can allow your cats to have longer, more comfortable lives? However, this cannot happen unless they see the…
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Chocolate and your Pets
Apr 04 2017
From Easter, most of us will have to much chocolate to eat, and just as much as we enjoy it, our four legged friend love the smell also, and will…
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Sick Bearded Dragon?
Mar 08 2017
Sick Bearded Dragon? One of the most common problems I see in Bearded Dragons is a slow sickness that creeps up over time. This sickness leaves them very lethargic, slow,…
