Wyatt Horton

  • Why Your Dog's Teeth Are So Important

    Australians love dogs, and for millions of people across the country, they are an important part of the household. Their innocent, carefree nature means that you never like seeing them in pain, so of course you want to do anything you can to help them. What many people don't realise is that their dogs could be suffering in silence without showing any external signs of pain. That is why check-ups are so important but not just with your vet; you should also keep veterinary dentistry in mind as some of the most common forms of dog health problems originate in the mouth.
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  • What Are Your Options if Your Rabbit Has a Dislocated Leg?

    Your rabbit should hop around using all its legs equally. If you notice one day that your rabbit is limping or is avoiding using a leg, then you'll have taken it to your local vet clinic to find out what's going on. After x-raying the leg, your vet tells you that your rabbit has a dislocation. Rabbits can sometimes throw out knee or hip joints. What's the best way to fix the problem?
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  • 4 Common Signs of Feline Tooth Resorption

    Feline tooth resorption is a relatively common complaint among domestic cats that occurs when certain cells destroy root surfaces and absorb tooth enamel. It can be an extremely painful condition that almost always requires an extraction, so you'll want to catch it as soon as possible. Here are just four common warning signs to watch out for. 1. Signs of Pain While Eating One of the reasons it's hard to diagnose feline dental problems is that cats don't like to broadcast their pain.
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  • Tips for At-Home Post-Op Care for Your Pet

    Surgery is just as draining for animals as it is for humans. Thus, whether your pet has undergone minor surgery, such as neutering, or major surgery in the form of cancer mass removal, it is critical to provide your pet with the best at-home care so that they can heal fast and have an uneventful recovery period. But manoeuvring through post-op care can be quite intimidating to pet owners, particularly if your pet has never gone under the knife before.
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  • 3 Tips To Ensure Your Blind Cat Enjoys Their Boarding Kennel Stay

    This time of year is busy as people rush around getting ready for the Christmas holidays. For those travelling away, it is also the time that boarding arrangements are made for pets. As someone who has a blind cat who has not been to a boarding kennel before, you are concerned about how to make sure your feline friend enjoys their time away from you and their home. Here are three things you can do to make sure your cat's stay at a boarding kennel is a pleasant one.
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  • What to Do When You Suspect Your Dog Has Broken Their Leg

    There are numerous medical concerns where you might decide to wait and see if it gets better. Stiff neck? Perhaps you slept on it at an odd angle. Bit of a cold? Rest, look after yourself, and your immune system will take care of it. But there are some medical issues that are immediately obvious as an emergency and require prompt and appropriate action, and it's not as though a broken leg is going to heal itself.
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