Balaclava Veterinary Surgery
Balaclava Veterinary Surgery
October 2009 Pets Newsletter
Dear Pet Lovers,
With the school holidays over, it could be time to send your pet back to class, too! If your dog is uncontrollable on walks, aggressive towards other dogs or badly behaved in general, we've got some important training tips for you this month. If it's your feuding cats that are the problem, read our article on solving aggression between cats. We've also got information on anal gland problems, colitis and snakebite poisoning now that the warmer weather is here - if your pet is showing any unusual symptoms call your vet straight away.
The Dog Walk
Learn to walk your dog on-leash. With the following exercises, you will soon have a puppy who will sit quickly and settle down promptly with a single request, no matter how excited or distracted it may be. Click here for more...
Feisty Felines
If you are living with a pair of brawling cats I'm sure you are living a nightmare. It's catastrophic! But there are solutions to the worrisome behaviour.     Click here for more...
Leave it Alone, Pooch!
How well behaved is your dog? Is he a 'One word from me and he does as he pleases' type of pooch? If your dog barks excessively, chases other animals or it just won't leave visitors alone there is a 'one word' command that can change all of that. Click here for more...
Dreaded Walkies
While exercising your dog on the street is a joy for most dogs and their owners, for some dog owners it is more like an 'exercise in hostility', especially if it is uncontrollable or aggressive when it meets other dogs. Click here for more...
Win 1 of 10 Kong ‘Zoom Groom’ Brushes for your cat or dog!
Snakebite Alert
Unfortunately, the warmer weather also brings with it the danger of snakes. It is important to know what the signs of poisoning are in your pet so you can seek treatment immediately.
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Colitis in Dogs
Colitis (inflammation of the large intestine) results in diarrhoea, often accompanied by straining and there may be mucous and blood in the stools. There are many causes of colitis.
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Anal Gland Disease and Its Treatment
Anal Gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and is one of the common causes of 'scooting' behaviour - where a dog or cat drags its derriere along the carpet.
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Goldfish Caresheet
Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are colourful, peaceful, have a long lifespan and are intelligent! Here's some tips on choosing a healthy goldfish, reproduction, dietary requirements, compatability and more.
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 Win 1 of 10 Kong ‘Zoom Groom’ Brushes for your cat or dog!
Product Picks
Advantix for Dogs
Advantix for Dogs Once-a-month topical tick, mosquito and flea treatment for dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older.
Black Dog Head Halters
Black Dog Head Halters Controls a strong dog without causing it pain - it's like installing power steering on your dog.
Everlasting Treat Ball
Everlasting Treat Ball The Everlasting Treat Ball is ideal for adding play time to dinner time
Everlasting Treats
Everlasting Treats A tasty addition to the StarMark self-motivating range of Everlasting Boredom Buster toys.


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