Heartworm use to be a disease only found in the northern states. As weather patterns have changed, we have seen heartworm cases spread all down the east coast over the past few years. Recent tests have shown positive tests in fox populations as close as Glenoroura and Puckapunyal (recent tests show 7% of the fox population is thought to be infected with heartworm).

Worming your pet is very important - but with the wide choice of products available, choosing the right one can be difficult.

Neutering your pet has wide ranging health benefits and is an essential part of responsible pet ownership.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), also known as feline AIDS, is often overlooked when it comes to the ongoing health of cats. However, we have diagnosed quite a few local cats with the disease and recent studies show the infection rates are between 14% and 29% in Australian cats.

Flea treatment and prevention is important in both warmer and colder months. In summer the warmer weather is perfect for flea populations to explode. In winter, when we have out heaters turned on, we create the perfect breeding nest for fleas inside. The best way to ensure your pets are free of fleas is to provide continual protection year round.

Our pets age faster than we do – most animals are considered ‘senior’ by age seven and giant breed dogs by age five. We need to be aware of the health issues older pets may face to keep them healthy and happy for as long as possible.

Pet insurance is a lot more affordable than it used to be, as the number of available plans increases. With prices now more reasonable, pet insurance is becoming a good way to avoid unexpected vet bills.