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Pets and Snake Bites

Pets and Snake Bites

As the weather starts to warm up and summer gets closer, Australia’s many snakes begin to wake up and emerge from their hibernation. In Australia, Snake season takes place from September to April, and is a time that poses an extra risk to your dogs and cats. According to PetSure, snake bites pose a higher […]

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Conjunctivitis in Dogs (Canine Conjunctivitis)

Conjunctivitis (pink eye or canine conjunctivitis) is a common eye issue for dogs that is usually caused by allergies or when the tissue surrounding your dog’s eyes (conjunctiva) becomes irritated or inflamed. Canine conjunctivitis can be treated effectively, but it’s important to recognise the symptoms and get them to the vet as soon as possible. 

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Understanding Pet Insurance

It doesn’t take long for our pets to become a treasured and much-loved part of our families, so it is only natural that we want them to have long, happy and healthy lives.  But unfortunately, life is unpredictable and sometimes our furry family members are struck down with illness or injury from an accident. Naturally,

Pet Vaccines

Keeping Your Pets Healthy: Everything You Need to Know About Pet Vaccines

Pet vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect your cats and dogs from preventable diseases. Just like human vaccines, pet vaccinations stimulate a pet’s immune system to recognise and fight against disease-causing organisms (pathogens). Effective vaccines introduce an agent that contains a small amount of the pathogen or something that

Canine Cough

Understanding Canine Cough (Kennel Cough)

Canine cough (also known as kennel cough) is an infectious respiratory condition in dogs (similar to bronchitis). Canine coughs are usually caused by bacterial or viral infections, and dogs often catch it through contact with another sick animal. Like coughs in humans, canine cough is usually treated with antibiotics and is not typically life-threatening. Continue