The humble onion has always seemed the most unlikely of toxins but, it’s true, they can kill both dog and cat. Yet many pet owners have long fed onion-bearing leftovers to dogs with no apparent… Read more
Archive for the ‘feline’ Category
When the Oxidant is Onion, and Effect is Anaemia
Thursday, July 1st, 2010Feline personalities
Monday, May 17th, 2010If there was just one family of animal I could empower with speech, and psychoanalyse, it would be the feline. Their behaviour can be chilling: stroke, nuzzle, lick,… Read more
Herd Immunity, Whooping and Kennel coughs
Monday, May 10th, 2010Herd immunity is the protective firewall you enjoy when enough of your social circle is vaccinated. Even if you’re susceptible to a disease, you can’t catch it, because there isn’t anyone to give it… Read more
Lily toxicity in cats: clarification
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Recently a client threw me a question that had me stumped, and curious. Are all members of the lily family toxic to cats? Online message boards had the answer in minutes. If you’re a cat… Read more
Insect Bites: from Itch to Anaphylaxis
Monday, April 19th, 2010With our patients running around in nature, naked, and fascinated by all things moving, insect bite reactions are a familiar presentation for vets. Pets roaming backyard or paddock landscapes are at… Read more
DIY Elimination Diet for Dog and Cat
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010Dogs and cats with long-standing skin or gastrointestinal troubles may be suffering food allergy. Once you’ve dispelled the myths surrounding food allergy, you’re ready to test. If you’re… Read more
C.S.I Bangalow: Spiked Custard?
Monday, March 22nd, 2010One of three companion cats at a local nursing home, 1 year-old, Puddles was much loved by staff and residents. He was rushed to hospital after a Friday night on the tiles, with profuse vomiting and… Read more
The 5 Myths of Food Allergies
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010In cats and dogs, like us humans, food allergies are on the rise. Discovery a pet’s long-standing skin, ear, or gastrointestinal problem is due to a single dietary factor, rather than invisible… Read more
Tummy Troubles? What to do…
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Given the secret lives of pets, and their propensity to vacuum up and swallow anything, digestible or inedible, natural or man-made, palatable or not, it’s not unusual for vets to see pets off-colour… Read more