UPDATE NOVEMBER 2024 NEW LEPTOSPIROSIS VACCINATION (LEPTO 2) AVAILABLE

New Lepto 2 vaccination

We are pleased to announce that the Lepto 2 (Leptospirosis) vaccine is now available. This new vaccine offers protection against 4 serovars (strains) of Lepto, including Lepto Australis, the most concerning serovar of Lepto for dogs in Darwin. We highly…

Cane toads are highly toxic and pose a threat to our pets and wildlife in the Northern Territory. As the wet season begins, the number of toads around increases. Our pets often find it tempting to chase and catch cane toads as they hop across the yard.

When attacked or threatened, cane toads release a toxin, called bufotoxin, from special glands at the back of their head. The cane toad’s toxin…

With the COVID pandemic we are all very aware of the impact of infectious diseases. In dogs in the Northern Territory and Western Australia we are currently dealing with an epidemic (a sudden outbreak of disease in a particular area) called Ehrlichiosis. Most dog owners have heard of this disease now, but many are unclear on what it actually is and whether it is something that their dog is at risk…

Desexing is a very commonly performed elective veterinary surgery. Desexing has traditionally been performed at 5-6 months of age in all breeds of dogs. As more information has become available about the pros and cons of desexing at certain ages, this decision has become more complex. There are many factors which need to be considered. We do not have any studies that provide unequivocal evidence…

There are lots of great things to do with your pet in Darwin.

Some favourite dog friendly areas include:

• Casuarina Coastal Reserve – a beautiful beach with a large section where your dog can run off leash (check signs for on and off leash areas).
• George Brown Botanic Gardens – Explore these lovely gardens with your dog(dogs are allowed off leash but are not allowed in the…