Dental disease is one of the most common but preventable diseases in pets. It is not only painful and uncomfortable, but the procedure to clean and remove teeth becomes more complicated and often more costly the longer it is left

Arthritis can affect one or more joints anywhere in your pet's body. The most common joints affected are the hips, knees, shoulders and elbows. Most of these joints depend on a layer of cartilage acting as a cushion between

Easter can be an exciting time for both adults and children. While we prepare for Easter, it is essential to keep an eye on potential dangers for your furry friend. Chocolate Chocolate contains both caffeine and theobromine (a chemical

Further to our email earlier this month, we have now had two dogs test positive for Leptospirosis through our hospital. The first one was living on the lower north shore, and a second case, more recently, was from the

Most of the rodent family and smaller animals are referred to as “pocket pets” even though most of them won’t fit in your pocket.  It is important that you have your pet checked by the vet at the first sign

Adding a feathered friend to the family is an exciting time. Having a pet bird can be a very rewarding experience. If you take good care of your bird, you will have a feathery friend for the next 10 to