Dog

With the silly season almost upon us once more, VetShopAustralia has created the ultimate list (and checked it twice) to ensure you and your pet are prepared this Christmas.

Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) is the most common skin disease seen in pets.  An allergic reaction to flea saliva causes cats and dogs to itch, scratch and lick bites incessantly; creating a ceaseless cycle which is very painful. 

A dog sheds their hair when the existing hair is dead or damaged and new fur is growing underneath. This means that all dogs will shed to some degree all year round.

Once you get a dog, it’s not just like getting a new car. If your dog plays up, you can’t just go trade them in. Getting a dog is almost comparable to having a new baby.

Worryingly, 82% of dog owners who live in regions where there are paralysis tick are not treating their pet correctly. However, 65% of pet owners living in paralysis tick areas think they are treating correctly.

Anxiety in dogs can be triggered by many causes, the most common being separation anxiety. Our 4 weeks to a better behaved dog Action Plan also provides helpful tips to improve your dog’s behaviour and reduce their anxiety levels.

PetScripts.com.au is owned by vets, with Dr Mark as its CEO, and has a team of pharmacists to dispense your pet’s medicine on prescription, with the same care and attention that you’d receive for yourself at the chemist!

It is estimated that over 80% of dogs aged over 3 years suffer from dental disease. Dogs are really good at hiding their pain so you may not realise your dog has dental disease until they stop eating because of a sore tooth or you notice bleeding from the mouth.

Simparica Trio provides broad-spectrum, waterproof coverage against fleas, ticks and more.

You've tried every shampoo, conditioner and cream under the sun, but then your vet asks, "what are you feeding them?".