Getting to know your pet's ears can help detect and prevent ear problems and infections. Whilst some breeds of pets, particularly breeds of dogs, are prone to ear problems, inflammation (otitis) and infections can occur in others from something as simple as a grass seed.

At home eye cleaning and eye checks will keep your pet comfortable and free from eye related problems. Homecare is particularly important for pets that are more susceptible to eye problems such as dogs with flat noses (Brachycephalic breeds such as Pugs, Boxers, Bulldogs, Pekingese, etc) and cats with long hair that can irritate the eyes. White coated pets will also benefit from regular cleaning to prevent tear staining.

Many pet parents become concerned that their fussy-eater will go hungry or will not receive the proper nutrition necessary to be healthy. There are many reasons why pet's turn their nose at the food bowl, and there is unfortunately no 'trick' to feeding a fussy pet, however here's some tips on how you can encourage your fussy eater to dine.

If your dog jumps to the sound of the word 'schmako' or your cat lives for a special treat then it is likely you are one of many pet owners who are tempted to sneak their pet a snack. For most pets, particularly those on specific Prescription Diets this can have dire effects. So why not try your hand at baking home made treats using your pet's prescription product. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...

With so many brands and types of dog food available it can be very difficult to know what is best. The nutritional needs of your dog have evolved in the natural or wild environment, so when feeding you must provide everything that would be found in the natural diet.

The feeding requirements of a puppy vary depending on a number of factors including breed type, sex of your dog, age and their activity level.

Fleas are tiny dark brown parasitic insects that infest the coat and skin of pets. They have an amazing skill allowing them to jump up to 150 times their own length. That's like a human jumping over 300 metres. Their remarkable jumping skills allow them to transit easily between hosts and the surrounding environment.

Come summer time, Housefly, Stable Fly, Buffalo Fly and Sandflies can become a significant problem for domestic pets. Continual fly bites to the ears and noses of pets can lead to serious damage, infection and in severe cases, death of the tissue.

Heartworms are parasites that are able to live inside the arteries of the lung and chambers of a pet's heart and feed on surrounding blood. In severe cases heartworms can grow up to 30cm long and 2cm thick in populations of over 200. The offspring of a heartworm are more commonly referred to as Microfilariae, which can be found in the blood of an infected pet.

General anaesthetics... what every pet owner should know

Some health problems and procedures may require your pet to have a general anaesthetic. These may include surgical and dental procedures, lump removal, radiographs and other conditions.

Your veterinary healthcare team will only recommend an anaesthetic when it is absolutely necessary.