Pet Advice

As our pets become become attached to us and it can become quite stressful in when you need to leave your pet at home.

Ticks are mostly found around the head and neck area have a local paralysis effect.

Tick and flea products do have side effects but they save lives.

Apparently veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rate of any profession. But why?

Many people ask us whether they should get pet insurance. It is a hard question to answer, and we cannot tell you what would be appropriate for your pet.

Once we have ruled out medical reasons for weight gain (See part 1) it is time to look at other reasons for weight gain.

It is the worst feeling, walking into the vet surgery, and feeling like your vet is judging you because your pet is overweight.

So, your vet thinks your dog may have Cushing's disease?

There are several parts to testing for Cushing's disease. A normal blood test does not usually test for cortisol levels, or ACTH levels.

Christmas can be one of the busiest times of year for emergency vet visits, but there are a few common things that can be prevented.

The root of the deciduous teeth resorb in order for the teeth to become loose and fall out.

Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions (ORLs also known as Tooth Resorptions TRs) can be a really difficult diagnosis to understand.

In an effort to encourage responsible pet ownership and desexing of pets.

“My pet WON’T let me clean their teeth!”“I don’t have the time to clean my pet’s teeth!” You’re right, you’re right.

Wouldn’t it be great if your pet had opposable thumbs and cleaned their own teeth?

There are 2 main options when it comes to making sure you have all of your dog’s medications under control.

Most dogs reach sexual maturity and begin to cycle around 6 months of age, but this can vary in individuals.

This is a complicated question. If you are thinking about breeding from your dog, you should not desex them, as it is not a procedure we are

Your pet’s yearly health checks are an essential part of caring for your pet’s well being because our pets age so much more quickly than we

Your pet is in safe hands at Tweed Coast Vet.