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Posted on 14 Oct 2013 in Dogs, Puppies, Disease

Parvovirus

Parvovirus is a devastating infectious disease of dogs which causes severe diarrhoea (often with blood), and vomiting. If untreated it usually leads to severe dehydration, sepsis, and death. It is a virus that attacks the rapidly dividing cells of the intestines and bone marrow, causing severe damage and suffering. It is most commonly seen in puppies and adolescent dogs.


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Posted on 04 Oct 2013 in Dogs, Cats, Nutrition

Dangerous Foods For Pets

Most people enjoy giving their dog some human food as a treat every now and then, but there are some foods that should never be fed to pets. The following is a list of dangerous food items to keep away from your pet.

 

Chocolate

Most people know that chocolate…

Posted on 26 Aug 2013 in Dogs, Cats, Dental

Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats

Four out of every five dogs and cats over the age of three years have some sort of dental disease, which becomes more severe with age. This can be a real problem for pets and owners because it can lead to more serious problems such as illnesses related to the heart, liver and kidney.

At All Pets we recommend that you check your pet's teeth regularly. Pets often won't show pain. Even pets…

Posted on 07 Aug 2013 in Dogs, Cats, Nutrition

Vet Essentials Diet

A fantastic new diet made by Hill's pet food company has now arrived at All Pets!  A result of extensive research, the Vet Essentials diet is a unique wellness diet with clinically proven benefits.  

Feeding a complete and balanced diet to your pet is essential, and most commercial pet foods provide this, but feeding a premium diet such as the Hill's…

Posted on 26 Jun 2013 in Dogs, Cats, Anxiety

Helping pets cope with Territory Day

Firecrackers are let off on 1st July each year in Darwin, and this can be extremely stressful for many pets. It is not uncommon for pets to injure themselves trying to escape from the noise, or to become more aggressive with people and other pets. Unfortunately phobias tend to become more problematic over time.

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