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3 Stages of Labour

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
19/03/2024 00:00 AM
Stage One ~ Pre Labour What is it?  Stage one also known as pre labour is generally characterised by anxiety, restlessness and nesting behaviours. This stage of labour can last anywhere from 6 ...

Heartworm

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
20/02/2024 00:00 AM
Heartworm is transferred through mosquito bites, and unfortunately the central highlands has no shortage of Mozzies. A mosquito will bite an infected dog and with the blood it takes ‘microfilaria’,...

Oral Health for your Pet

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
09/01/2024 00:00 AM
Did you know that continuous dental care is an important part of your pet's health and wellbeing? 85% of dogs and cats over the age of 6 have Dental Disease. Unfortunately, a pets oral hygiene quiet...

Toxicity of Christmas Foods for your Pets

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
12/12/2023 00:00 AM
Christmas has once again snuck up on all of us! With a much needed break coming we would like to remind everyone about the dangers of sharing our ‘Human’ food with our pets during the Christmas...

Doggy Day Care New Facility

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
14/11/2023 00:00 AM
Doggy Day Care has expanded! Now in a brand new purpose built facility ready for your dogs to enjoy, some of them don’t even want to leave! Doggy Day care is a great way for your dog to socialize...

Grass Seeds in Pets

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
10/10/2023 00:00 AM
In the late spring and summer, the number of cases of grass seeds in dogs rises exponentially. A grass seed itself, which is no longer than a centimetre, is sharp and pointy, and...

Snake Bites

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
12/09/2023 00:00 AM
The Weather has changed and snakes are on the move again!  Bites can happen in the blink of an eye, and the venom acts quickly. All snake bites or suspected snake bites should be treated as life-...

Maraboon Rural Veterinary Services

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
08/08/2023 00:00 AM
We are beyond excited to announce the newest addition to the Maraboon Vet Family, Maraboon Rural Vet Services . Come September 2023, we will be operating a Mobile Large Animal Vet, servicing...

Bladder Stones in Dogs

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
18/07/2023 00:00 AM
Bladder stones can form in animals just like they do in humans. They are rock-like collections of minerals that form in the urinary bladder. Bladder stones can form in a range of different sizes,...

Maintaining your Pets Grooming Health

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,
13/06/2023 00:00 AM
Let us talk about grooming your pet and why it is so important for their overall health.  One of the responsibilities of becoming a pet owner is ensuring their coat is well maintained, no...