How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth at Home
When was the last time your dog had a good brush? Not a grooming brush, a tooth brush!
Dental health is often overlooked in dogs, yet it plays a major role in their overall well-being. Just like us, ...
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Understanding Bladder Stones in Pets
Bladder stones, also known as uroliths or urinary calculi, are a common and potentially serious health issue in pets, particularly in dogs and cats. These stones are hard, rock-like accumulations of m...
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A Guide to Prostate Health for Your Male Dog
When it comes to caring for our furry companions, we often think about their diet, vaccinations, joint health or dental care. But there is one part of male dog anatomy that’s often overlooked: the pro...
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The Benefits of Regular Vet Visits for Senior Pets
1. Early Detection of Age-Related Conditions
One of the most critical reasons to maintain regular vet visits is to identify signs of disease or discomfort before they become advanced. Older pets are ...
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Basic Obedience Tips for Dogs: A Guide to a Well-Behaved Pup
Training your dog in basic obedience is essential for a happy and harmonious relationship between you and your furry friend. Proper training not only ensures good behaviour but also strengthens your b...
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Skin Allergies in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Skin allergies, also known as allergic dermatitis, are among the most frequent types of allergies affecting dogs. Your furry friend may react to a variety of irritants, leading to persistent itching, ...
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Puppy Dental Care: Practical Tips for Dog Owners
Ensuring your puppy’s dental health is crucial for their overall well-being. Proper dental care can prevent a range of issues from bad breath to more serious conditions like periodontal disease.
At t...
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Mastering Toilet Training for Dogs and Cats
Toilet training our pets is a fundamental aspect of responsible pet ownership. Whether you have a playful pup or a finicky feline, creating an effective toilet routine can strengthen the bond between ...
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Goodbye Tears: Beating Pet Separation Anxiety
Dealing with separation from a pet is a common concern for many pet owners. Whether it’s a short trip to the office or a longer holiday, the separation can be stressful for both pets and their owners....
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The Lifecycle of Dogs: Understanding the Stages of Your Canine Companion
Dogs are more than just pets; they are members of our families. Understanding the different stages of life in dogs is crucial for ensuring their well-being and happiness. Just like humans, dogs go thr...
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Travelling with Pets: Ultimate Guide for Stress-Free Holiday Travel
Ultimate Guide for Stress-Free Holiday Travel with Pets
The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and often, travel. For many pet owners, bringing their furry companions along is essential. H...
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Puppy and Kitten Nutrition Tips: A Must-Read for New Pet Owners
Welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your home is an exciting and heartwarming experience. These furry companions quickly become cherished members of the family, and with that, comes the responsibilit...
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Cat Dental Care: A Guide to Keeping Your Feline Friend’s Teeth Healthy
Cats are more than just our companions; they are cherished members of our families, providing us with so much joy. However, amidst the cuddles and purring, we sometimes overlook a crucial aspect of th...
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Paws and Glucose: Navigating the World of Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes in dogs affects millions of man’s best friends worldwide. Just like humans, our four-legged friends can also develop this complex metabolic disorder, which demands attention, understanding, a...
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Hypertension in Dogs and Cats: Causes, Signs and Treatment
Hypertension in Dogs and Cats: Understanding the Silent Threat to Your Senior Pet
As our beloved furry companions grow older, they become more susceptible to various health conditions, including hype...
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At What Age Is My Pet Considered Senior?
Age is inevitable in the animal world, and just like humans, with age comes some specific age-related conditions that can impact the quality of life of your pet. Activities they perhaps used to enjoy,...
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Desexing Dogs and Cats - Everything You Need to Know
Desexing Pets
Desexing our pets is a major step in their healthcare journey – it can make registration more affordable, it can reduce the chance of reproductive or hormone-related complications later...
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Kidney Disease
When the kidneys are not functioning correctly, it can lead to flow-on effects around the body.
What is kidney disease?
Sometimes referred to as kidney failure, renal failure, or renal insufficiency...
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Ear infections with Dogs and Cats
What are ear infections?
Infections can be mild with some visible redness or wax build-up, through to serious inner ear bacterial or yeast infections that can rupture the eardrum and cause deafness. ...
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Parvovirus
What is Parvovirus?
Parvovirus, or parvo, is a highly infectious virus that affects the digestive and cardiovascular (heart and lungs) systems of cats and dogs.
It can be spread if your pet has clos...
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Be prepared for your new puppy: the ultimate puppy checklist
A new puppy, how exiting! It is almost time to bring your new best friend home with you. At the Ark we understand that there is so much to know about raising a pup and so many decisions to make. That ...
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A guide to looking after rabbits
A guide to looking after rabbits
What’s up, Doc? All About Rabbits
Despite what Bugs Bunny would have you believe, rabbits need a bit more than carrots to live a happy life! Rabbits can live for 8-...
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Allergies and pets
Allergies and pets
As spring arrives, temperatures rise, grass grows, flowers bloom, and pollen fills the air, leading to the return of seasonal allergies—both for humans and pets.
If you’re wonderi...
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Paws for Health: Tackling Pet Obesity
Our beloved pets often share the same health challenges as us, and some of them can struggle to maintain a healthy weight. In Australia, approximately 44% of dogs and 40% of cats are grappling with th...
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