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You asked, we listened! We’ve partnered with GapOnly!
No one likes waiting, which is why we've partnered with GapOnly. At your next visit, let us know if you’d like to use the GapOnly® payment service, to access your pet insurance benefit right away (for eligible expenses). Your claim will be assessed in around 10...
Dental Health in Pets: Unveiling the Importance of Preventing Dental Disease
.The Importance of Pet Dental Health Dental health isn't just about a pretty smile; it plays a pivotal role in pets' overall health and quality of life. Neglecting oral hygiene can result in a variety of problems that extend beyond the mouth. Bacteria associated with...
Bravery Award June 2023
Romeo, the 10 year old chubby cheeked Domestic Short Hair cat has had a history of his faeces being abnormal, occasionally accompanied by mucous. Within the last few weeks however, this situation worsened, and his owners noticed his stool was often accompanied by...
Bravery Award June 2023
In a remarkable display of resilience, Bucky the Koolie is in recovery after battling a severe case of Tetanus. We first met Bucky, the 6 year old Australian Koolie when he tore his nail digging in the garden a few weeks ago. About a week later, he was brought to our...
Chemical Castration – is it the right choice for your four-legged guy?
Along with positive socialisation, training and appropriate nutrition, castration is often considered a key component of responsible dog ownership. As well as preventing accidental mating, castration can be beneficial in preventing specific testosterone related...
Bravery Award May 2023
Meet Harry, the extraordinary 11 year old tabby cat, who has faced a series of health challenges with unwavering courage. Harry's health troubles began when he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2022, a condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland....
Bravery Award – April 2023
In her twilight years, Missy the 15 year old Pomeranian x Jack Russell Terrier already had plenty going on with her health with the beginnings of kidney disease, and also heart disease to boot. However, after her last heat cycle, her owners noticed that she had...
Keep your pet safe from mushroom toxicity
Recent weather conditions have resulted in heavy mushroom sprouting in a number of areas. While not all mushrooms are toxic to dogs, some can be extremely dangerous and even deadly if ingested. The severity of toxicity can depend on the type of mushroom ingested, the...
Our top 6 tips for a safe and happy Easter with our furry family members
Easter is a wonderful time of the year for family, especially for our human children, but it can unfortunately be a very dangerous time for our fur babies. Easter time usually sees an influx of new and edible hazards being brought into the home, and it’s important...
Bravery Award – March 2023
The happiest of boys, Zeus the 5 month old XL Bully, was due to come in recently for his post op check following a dental procedure. His owners rang unexpectedly earlier that day to say that suddenly Zeus’ handsome muzzle had become incredibly swollen and red and...