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Bellambi Vet Blog
Dr Liz from Russell Vale Animal Clinic is the author of this blog. This is all about people, animals and veterinary life, day to day. It is full of information, opinion, and stories of the hidden aspects of a (mad) veterinarians life.
A double dose of dog: Joys & challenges with two pups
If you’re contemplating getting a second dog or adopting two pups at once, it’s important to consider the potential benefits and difficulties of becoming a double-dog household.
Pet anxiety: Understanding the signs, causes, and ways to help
Increased heart rate. Increased breathing rate. Dilated pupils. Raised blood pressure. What’s going on?
Pet Food in all Forms
Some of the most common pet care questions we field are related to diet, and what will be the healthiest, safest, and tastiest diet for a much-beloved pet.
Do you have a “Hot spot” for me?
“Hot Spots” in our canine patients, can come up very quickly ( a matter of hours), but it can take days (or even weeks) to clear up. There are many causes for the “hot spot”, hence having a friendly relationship with your vet does help in sorting out the whys and wherefores.
Dr Liz’s tips on How to Wash your Dog
I call this the “12 steps on how to wash your pet “, with the focus being that this is all about choosing the RIGHT shampoo for the RIGHT condition.
Getting the most out of your veterinary visits
Did you know that there are a few simple ways to ensure that you and your pet get the most value out of each veterinary visit?
5 pet-care suggestions for a cracking Christmas
With the silly season approaching, our team have a few sensible suggestions on how to help keep your pet in top form and (hopefully) avoid any after-hours veterinary visits!
The Do’s and Don’ts of pet unwellness
With the focus this month being pet emergencies, our team would love to share our top tips on what to do – and what not to do! – when your pet is unwell.
Vaccinating? First, check for general health!
There are three reasons why we recommend a full consultation and health check for every pet at the time of vaccination:
Unexpected allergies
If we surveyed pet owners about potential allergy symptoms in dogs and cats, most would list signs such as recurrent ear infections, generalised itchiness, paw licking, or tummy upset.