How well can your bird hear? Have you ever wondered how well your bird can hear? How can we test what a bird can and can’t hear? Birds have fascinating hearing abilities though they differ from ours in some intriguing ways. To test a birds hearing, scientists train captive birds to peck at a lever
Avoiding scary snake encounters With ten of the deadliest snake species in the world calling Australia home, a known or suspected snake bite in your pet should always be taken very seriously. Here’s how to help protect your pet from snake bite illness. What symptoms do snake bites in pets cause? Whilst different species of
Hip dysplasia and JPS surgery in puppies Hip dysplasia is a common orthopaedic condition that primarily affects dogs and occasionally affects cats. It is especially common in larger breeds such as Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Labradors, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds, to name a few. It is a genetic disorder with multiple genes involved in
Three causes of bad breath in pets If cuddles with your pet have become unpleasantly odorous of late, there are several potential causes to consider. Here, we’ll go through some of the common reasons pets develop bad breath and how we can help! 1. Dental disease This is the most common cause of pongy breath
Let’s talk LUMPS! Here at Gawler Animal Hospital “Check Lump” is one of the more common bookings we see, or as something raised at the routine 6-monthly health check or vaccination. So, we thought it was worth addressing the ins and outs of lump checks! When a lump comes to our attention- the first things
4 things to know about kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in cats, affecting 30-40% of cats over ten years of age. Here are four important facts to know about feline CKD. 1. Symptoms of early CKD may be mistakenly attributed to “normal aging”. Cats in the earlier stages of CKD usually show
Understand Anaesthetics for Pets We know lots of owners feel anxious about their pets having a general anaesthetic, especially as they get older. However, many times they are necessary to provide diagnostics or treatments for conditions that will only worsen if not addressed. So how do WE go about making an anaesthetic as safe as
Lola’s Lucky Legs! Lola, a gorgeous 6-month old Golden Retriever, presented to the clinic with some unusual behaviour. She had started to bite at the air, an action termed “fly biting”. This can be both behavioural or related to pain or discomfort. It then progressed to her more specifically snapping at her hips regularly. After
Your pet could save lives: seeking blood donor candidates. Blood donors are true heroes and without their blood in that moment of need, a life would be lost. We only ever collect blood from donors if it is needed, so rest assured your pet will only be called forward in a life or death
Fear Free Veterinary Clinic You may have heard the words “Fear-free Veterinary Clinic” but what does that really mean? In a nutshell, being “fear-free” is all about providing health and wellness care to our patients while considering their emotional well-being. At Gawler Animal Hospital, we feel it is important that we treat our patients with
Offering a wide range of pet-care options from vaccinations up to complex medical and surgical treatments.
