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Mitsy’s holiday! | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. November 20, 2014. It’s time to think about Christmas holidays and after a long year and final dash of end-of-year frenzy, that break can’t come soon enough! The whole family is getting excited about relaxing on the beach and you can’t wait for a good dose of R&R. Only problem is… what do you do with Mitsy? She’s the sweetest thing and you love her to bits, but she’s not allowed to come along to the holiday rental, so who is going to take care of her? How do you choose?
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Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. Not for Christmas dinner! November 27, 2014. Santa’s on his way! For those of us with or without kids, Christmas is a time when we spoil our fur babies as well as the rest of the family. But is a big fatty ham bone really the best gift for our 8 year-old labrador retriever? Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding NO! Have a look at our list of ideas of better pressies for our animal pals. A fantastic puzzle toy for one or more cats is the ‘Smart Cat Peek-a-Prize Toy ...
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September | 2014 | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. Monthly Archives: September 2014. Spring in your step! September 25, 2014. In spring time, we’re suddenly all filled with inspiration from the countless advertisements on television and billboards to get our ‘summer bodies back’! It’s important to remember that before any strenuous exercise is undertaken, your pet should be fully grown i.e. no running for puppies or juveniles! Now this can be a whole lot of fun! This involves the dog navigating his/her way through an obstacl...
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We’re all going on a summer holiday! | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. That storm’s got me shaking in my boots! New Year’s Resolution! We’re all going on a summer holiday! December 18, 2014. Http:/ www.stayz.com.au/pet-friendly-accommodation. Http:/ www.wotif.com/hotels/australia-qld-pet-friendly-hotels.html. Http:/ www.queenslandholidays.com.au. 8220;West Lulworth: a dog enjoys the beach” by Chris Downer. Preparing for the big day! Days/weeks before you leave:. Ensure their tick, flea, heartworm and intestinal worming is up to date. If you hav...
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Not for Christmas dinner! | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. That storm’s got me shaking in my boots! Not for Christmas dinner! December 4, 2014. By Rich Summers [CC-BY-2.0 ( http:/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. 5D, via Wikimedia Commons. Here’s a quick list of what NOT to feed your pet for Christmas Dinner:. Ham, Sausages, Fatty scraps – even a small amount can result in pancreatitis. Raisins and Nuts – Raisins cause kidney damage and macadamias cause a very painful muscle disorder. 5D, via Wikimedia Commons. Lilies and other ...
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October | 2014 | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. Monthly Archives: October 2014. Affording the Best Veterinary Care For Your Pet. October 30, 2014. Case 1: 8 year old female Labrador with a ruptured cruciate ligament. Treatment over 4 month period). Initial assessment, x-rays and pain relief: $370. Referral to specialist with surgical repair: $3650. Rechecks, antibiotics, additional pain relief: $390. Outcome: Very happy dog back to full use of leg after 6 months! Treatment over 1 month). Treatment over 14 months). Outcome...
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That storm’s got me shaking in my boots! | The Pet Post
https://northgatevetsurgery.wordpress.com/2014/12/11/that-storms-got-me-shaking-in-my-boots
Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. Not for Christmas dinner! We’re all going on a summer holiday! That storm’s got me shaking in my boots! December 11, 2014. How do I know if my pet is developing a storm phobia? Staying very close to their owner. Dilated pupils – a ‘scared’ expression. Barking, howling, whining. Inability to stay still, frantic activity. Destructive behaviours including chewing, pawing, scratching at furniture, doors, flooring. Faecal and urinary incontinence. So what can be done? Desensitisa...
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February | 2015 | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. Monthly Archives: February 2015. Your pop-offs are over-whelming! February 19, 2015. Ever been suffocated by stinky dog or cat flatulence? Battled to breathe while you’ve imagined he gets a little grin on his face? Image from Imgur.com. So, what causes flatulence? Feeding table scraps or pets getting hold of spoiled food in the bin, are other common causes of digestive upsets resulting in an imbalance of the intestinal bacteria. Image from Michaelconradwood.com. Some pets ha...
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Hissing, spitting and yeowling in the backyard! | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. Banjo’s gone walk about…. Your pop-offs are over-whelming! Hissing, spitting and yeowling in the backyard! February 12, 2015. If you’re a cat owner, you’ll know the distinctive sound of yeoowwl… Spit! So, what do you do now? And why and how did this happen? Why do cats get into fights? Cat urine marking its territory. Photo by commander-pirx from German Wikipedia. What happens if my cat gets in a fight? Sometimes these abscesses will burst, other times they just grow in size...
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bernmeg | The Pet Post
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Northgate Vet Surgery's Blog. Your pop-offs are over-whelming! February 19, 2015. Ever been suffocated by stinky dog or cat flatulence? Battled to breathe while you’ve imagined he gets a little grin on his face? Image from Imgur.com. So, what causes flatulence? Feeding table scraps or pets getting hold of spoiled food in the bin, are other common causes of digestive upsets resulting in an imbalance of the intestinal bacteria. Image from Michaelconradwood.com. Some pets have allergies and intolerances e&#...
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