Preventative Medicine

Taking care of your pet is essential in preventing disease, regular health checks and vaccinations are essential in guarding against disease.  Worming, heartworm prevention, and flea prevention are needed to guard against these parasites.  If you travel to the coastal areas of Australia you also need to use tick prevention.

Desexing your pet is also necessary not only to prevent unwanted puppies and kittens, but also to prevent serious medical conditions such as mammary neolasia, pyometra, prostatic disease and reproductive tract neoplasia.

Pets also commonly suffer from dental disease, so proper care of your pets teeth is also essential not only to prevent bad breath but also chronic infections.  Another common problem for pets is skin disease which can be caused by poor coat care as well as other conditions such as allergies.  So regular brushing and bathing are important.

Finally remember to clearly identify your pet.  Each year many pets are lost because their owners simply can not be found.  Microchipping is an easy and effective way to identify your pet.