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Pancreatitis in Cats
What is the pancreas? The pancreas is a vital organ which lies on the right side of the abdomen. It has 2 main functions: To produce enzymes which help in food digestion (carbohydrates, proteins and fat) To produce hormones like insulin and glucagon, which regulates...
Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration in Dogs
The most common cause of a heart murmur in dogs is a disease called Canine myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD). It primarily affects older, small to medium sized dogs, however, any dog can be affected. What is Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration (MMVD)? To...
Obesity in Cats and Dogs
Obesity is one of the most common forms of malnutrition. Based on a report by the Australian Veterinary Association in 2020, almost half of the dogs and almost one in every three cats in Australia are overweight or obese. Obesity has been linked with a myriad of...
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
What is feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)? Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is an ‘umbrella term’ (rather than a specific disease) for a group of conditions that affect the bladder and urethra of cats.What are the clinical signs of FLUTD? Cats with...
Vaccination Titre Testing in Pets
What is vaccination titre testing? A vaccination titre test is a measure of antibody levels. When we perform a vaccination titre test, we're checking for antibodies against canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus that our core vaccine (the C3) protects against....
Avoiding Toxoplasmosis in Cats
What is toxoplasmosis?Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by protozoa called Toxoplasma gondii. Many mammals and birds can be infected by toxoplasma, including humans. Infected animals can hold the parasite in cysts within their tissues. Cats, however, are the only...
Signs and Symptoms of Tick Paralysis in Pets
What is a tick?Ticks are blood sucking parasites – often confused with fleas as they both feed on blood. Ticks are closely related to spiders, you can tell from their 8 legs. There are several species of ticks found in Sydney: bush ticks, brown ticks and paralysis...
How to Handle Seizures in Dogs and Cats
What is a seizure?A seizure is commonly known as a convulsion or a fit caused by a sudden surge of abnormal electrical activities originating from the front portion of the brain. It often presents as uncontrolled movements of the body (such as twitching, shaking or...
Putting Your Pet on a Raw Food Diet
What is a raw food diet? Raw food diets have become increasingly popular among pet owners. A raw food diet is defined as a diet where the ingredients are uncooked and derived from animals. These ingredients can include the bones, skeletal muscles, internal organs,...
Pregnancy and Birthing in Cats and Dogs
What is the length of pregnancy? The length of pregnancy, also referred to as the gestation period, is approximately 61-65 days (average of 63 days) in a cat or dog. How will I know if my furbaby is pregnant? To determine if your furbaby is pregnant, an abdominal...