Queanbeyan Veterinary Hospital Blog

Easter eggs aren't for everyone!

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:20:00 GMT

I know it’s early, but when visiting the supermarket the other day, I was overwhelmed by all the Easter eggs and Hot Cross buns! So I thought I should warn all pet owners early of the potential for poisonings over the Easter period.

Keep the Porsche...I want the Pooch!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:22:00 GMT

This week we cover the bemusing topic of pre-nuptual agreements involving pets. In the US (where else!), lawyers have been springing up by the dozens and becoming specialists in the pet field.

Puppy Farms

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:45:00 GMT

Some regular blog readers over the last few weeks have asked me to pen an article highlighting the appalling state of “Puppy Farms” – so here we go.

How clever is your canine?

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:35:00 GMT

Check out the top 7 breeds deemed to be the smartest by a leading canine researcher! If you dog doesn't make the list, don't forget it's not all about how clever your dog is, it's about how much love and affection they give you too!

Storm Phobia in Dogs!

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:05:00 GMT

Do they dive under the bed whenever rain starts to fall?
This may seem like cute and endearing behaviour, but it's a sign that your dog is terrified of storms. Some people are willing to simply put up with symptoms of storm phobias like hiding, trembling, whining, drooling, and pacing. In more severe cases, however, panicking dogs have been known to chew furniture, tear curtains, break windows. In either case, the behaviour is a sign of a terrified, unhappy dog.

Travelling with Pets and Combating Car Sickness!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:31:00 GMT

Traveling with your dog can be a very rewarding and exciting experience, however motion sickness can prevent you whole family from taking a trip, causing you to miss out on adventures together.

Fleas

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:06:00 GMT

Last year was the first time in many years that we have seen a real problem with fleas in Canberra and Queanbeyan. These pesky parasites are normally killed off in our harsh winters and don’t breed well in our dry summers as the eggs need 70% humidity to hatch. With all the welcome rain however, fleas have decided that Canberra is now a great place to live and taken up residence in the millions!

The Hendra Virus Part 1

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:11:00 GMT

Welcome to the first blog of our brand new website.

Lots of people have been worried and called us about the recent cases of Hendra virus in Queensland and also Northern NSW. So we thought it would be a good idea to briefly cover the main points of the disease, and discuss any potential risks that may present themselves to you as concerned pet owners.