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For some pet owners, the loss of such a close relationship can be devastating. Here's why pet grief should be validated.
Osteoarthritis results from deterioration of joint cartilage and leads to inflammation, pain and lameness.
The hardest part of owning a pet is deciding when it’s time to euthanise your pet, but this can be a gift of love.
7 tips to help you and your family prepare for your first Christmas without your pet.
Follow our summer safety tips to keep your dog cool in summer and minimise heat stress as the temperature rises.
It’s common for dogs and other animals to get freaked out by fireworks. Here's 6 tips to keep your dog calm during fireworks celebrations.
We explain what to do when a pet dies and what options are available to bury or cremate your companion animal.
Dogs with well-controlled diabetes can have a good quality of life and a normal life expectancy.
Osteoarthritis results from deterioration of joint cartilage and leads to inflammation, pain and lameness.
A non-cancerous mass or tumour is an abnormal growth of cells that does not display cancer characteristics.
If you’re wondering if you can put your dog or cat down at home, here’s what you should know.
Understanding what happens at a home pet euthanasia appointment can help you prepare to say goodbye.
Non-cancerous (benign) tumours in cats can arise from many cell types and occur anywhere in the body.
Dog behaviour before death can be confused with general signs of old age. Here are 10 things to look for.
If you are considering a dog cremation to farewell your beloved pooch, here’s what to expect in five steps.
Dog euthanasia at home can provide a peaceful passing in your pet’s most comfortable environment. Pros and cons.
Pet memorial ideas to help you feel connected to a special furry friend who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Building a good relationship with your pet’s vet is a two-way street. Here's how to ensure you are on the same page.
Tips to help your family and other pets cope after losing a pet.
Being exposed to death for the first time can be an incredibly difficult experience, and often the first monumental death in our lives will be our best furry friend. The intense sorrow and grief that can come after losing your companion is something that most of us encounter, and often more than once.
Have you started to notice some changes in your old furry friend’s behaviour? Maybe they’re starting to walk into furniture or startle easily. You might think these actions simply come with old age, but think again.
If your favourite furry friend is starting to walk into furniture or maybe their eyes have gone a little cloudy, these might be signs that your dog is going blind.
Pet owners may experience grief that parallels that of losing a significant human connection. Here are some tips to help.
A pet’s final days should not be the worst days of their life. Here's how you can help identify when it's time to say goodbye.
The loss of a pet might be a child's first experience with death. Here's how you can help them through the difficult time.
If pet loss isn’t properly acknowledged, individuals may fear rejection or ridicule.
When a pet is in pain, it can be hard for owners to understand that they are suffering. Here are some things to look for.
We weigh up the pros and cons of dog cremation vs burial to help you decide the best option to say goodbye to your pet.
What happens during euthanasia for dogs and what to expect from a dog euthanasia at home.
Considering the right time for putting a dog down is one of the hardest decisions pet owners face. This checklist may help.
Many factors determine dog euthanasia cost - from the length of appointment time, to call-out fees. We explain these in this article.
Knowing when it's time to put a dog down can be tough. Here's what to look for when considering putting a dog down.
Dog cremation has many benefits in providing comfort after a pet has been put to sleep. Here's six.
We put together this list of some heart-warming pet memorial activities to do with your fur child before they pass.
Before your canine companion crosses the Rainbow Bridge, it’s helpful to be prepared for the dog cremation cost.
Causes of liver disease in cats include anorexia, inflammation, infections, parasites, toxins, medication side-effects and cancer.
Inflammatory bowel disease most commonly occurs in middle-aged to older cats.
If your pet is suddenly losing weight, hyperthyroidism could be an underlying condition.
Kidney disease interferes with your cat’s ability to eliminate wastes. Early detection can allow for a good quality of life.
Hepatic lipidosis or ‘fatty liver disease’, is the most common, potentially lethal liver disease in cats.
A seizure is a sudden electrical disturbance in the brain. A focal seizure affects only part of the brain.
Transitional cell carcinoma is an invasive, malignant cancer of the cells lining the urinary system.
Feline lower urinary tract disease refers to a variety of conditions that result in pain and inflammation.
Heart disease refers to any condition that impairs the heart’s ability to circulate blood through the body.
An oral tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in the mouth. Many cases in cats are squamous cell carcinoma.
A nasal tumour is an uncontrolled growth of cells on the nose surface or in the nasal cavity. In cats, most are malignant.
A mast cell tumour is an abnormal growth of mast cells and can be found in a cat’s skin, spleen, or intestines.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. In cats, it can affect lymph nodes, chest, kidneys or gastrointestinal tract.
A generalised seizure, which is more common in dogs, affects the entire brain and includes loss of consciousness.
Causes of liver disease in dogs include infections, ageing, medication side-effects, inflammation and cancer.
Tumours of any kind can cause brain injury from compression, inflammation, infiltration, and oedema.
Immune-mediated hemolytic anaemia (IMHA) is where the immune system attacks and destroys the body’s own red blood cells.
Addison’s disease primarily affects young to middle-aged dogs. Symptoms can be vague until a dog is quite ill.
Signs of cognitive dysfunction in dogs are often mistaken for normal ageing changes.
Degenerative myelopathy is a non-painful condition that affects the spinal cord, impairing a dog’s ability to walk.
Hemangiosarcoma is an aggressive blood vessel cancer that causes tumours on the spleen, liver or heart.
Cushing’s syndrome is an excess of the hormone cortisol duer to pituitary or adrenal gland tumour, or steroid medication.
Causes of liver disease include infections, ageing, genetic factors, toxins, medication side-effects, inflammation, gallbladder disease, immune-mediated or metabolic disorders and cancer.
Heart disease refers to any condition that impairs the heart’s ability to circulate blood through the body.
With appropriate treatment, most dogs with inflammatory bowel disease can live healthy, comfortable lives.
An oral tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the mouth. Melanomas are prone to spread to other organs.
Osteosarcoma is an aggressive bone cancer that typically occurs in the limbs, and can spread to other organs.
Laryngeal paralysis often has no identifiable cause, but especially affects certain breeds.
In dogs, intervertebral disc disease can occur with a sudden disc rupture or slow compression of the spinal cord.
A nasal tumour is an uncontrolled growth of cells on the nose or in the nasal cavity.
Elbow or hip dysplasia is often inherited, but early repetitive exercise and spaying may affect joint development.
Vestibular syndrome interferes with a dog’s balance and coordination.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system that can affect the lymph nodes, gastrointestinal tract, skin and organs.
Lethargy can be a sign or transitional cell carcinoma in dogs
The prognosis of a dog with mast cell tumour depends on the location and grade of their tumour.
If chronic kidney disease is caught early, the dog can have a good quality of life for several years.