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Does your dog or cat get anxious during thunderstorms or when visiting the vet or travelling? Most pets do. If yours is one of them you might find the Thundershirt useful. A snug-fitting vest that exerts a gentle, constant pressure on the animal’s torso the Thundershirt can dramatically reduce anxiety levels and keep your pet calm. Drop into the clinic to test it out, or find out more on our website.

The hospital is now using the brand new Micro-ID Mini Chip for all our animal microchipping. These tiny new microchips are 40% smaller than the standard chip.

Industry reports are warning of possible adverse reactions in dogs when Comfortis (spinosad), a popular chewable tablet for once-a-month flea protection, is used concurrently with ivermectin-based products.
Recent reports have found that, when used together, there is an apparent interaction between the two medications which causes an increased likelihood of an ivermectin toxicity, similar to an ivermectin overdose, in dogs. Adverse reactions can cause a range of symptoms, from ‘Collie nose’ to a full blown toxicity with neurological signs of ataxia, drooling, vomiting and pupil dilation. At its most severe, the reaction can lead to a coma.

A new pain relief medication, Trocoxil, is now available in Australia for dogs suffering the effects of long term chronic or persistent pain and inflammation associated with degenerative joint disease. An NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), Trocoxil has been available in Europe since 2009 but has only recently been approved for use in Australia. Unlike other NSAIDs such as Rimadyl, Trocoxil does not need to be given daily to control pain but is administered as a single chewable tablet once a month.