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Dog

The Complete Guide to Dog Care

Becoming a dog owner can be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make. A dog is the ultimate companion; they really will love you no matter what. But with this great joy, comes great responsibility. It is vital that you have a thorough understanding of exactly what it takes to look after your

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Dog

What Sort of Dog Food Is Best For My Pooch?

There’s nothing quite like the love you get from your pooch. Coming home from work and seeing that big grin and wagging tail is one of the truly magical parts of life. One of the best ways to look after your pet is to give them the best dog food you can. With so many

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Cat

What’s Involved in Microchipping Your Puppy or Kitten

Pets are a part of the family, so it’s a sad fact that dogs and cats can sometimes go missing. Over the years, pet owners have utilised various means in order to locate their lost pet. The most commonly known method to help others identify your cat or dog should they find themselves lost is

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Dog

How to Ensure Healthy Dog Dental Care

Whilst dogs aren’t as vulnerable to cavities as their two-legged owners, poor dental hygiene can pose a highly significant threat to a dog’s health and wellbeing. In this blog post we’ll go over everything you should know about healthy dog dental care, including: Dog teeth brushing 101 Toothbrushes and toothpaste Food and toys When should

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Dog

What Puppy Vaccinations Does My Dog Need?

There’s nothing more exciting than getting a new puppy. That fluffy little ball of energy will put a smile on anyone’s face and bring joy to any household. However, the first few months of your pet’s life are not just about cuddling, wrestling and trying to save your shoes from the jaws of your new

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Dog

Everything You Need to Know About Puppy Training

Bringing a puppy into your home is an incredibly exciting time for the whole family. Everyone can benefit from the new life and fun that an animal brings. While exciting, having a puppy is also a big responsibility. It is important that you, as a dog owner, understand that you are now responsible for your new

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Cat

Pet Dental Health: The Importance of Regular Dental Checks

Whether you have a cat, dog, horse, rabbit, guinea pig or even a rescued wallaby, you need to keep on top of their dental health to ensure they have a long, happy and healthy life. Unfortunately, pets don’t display the same signs and symptoms that humans commonly deal with when suffering from a toothache or

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Two Labrador Puppies
Dog

How to Prepare for Puppy School

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an incredibly exciting time—the whole family will light up the sight of your newest family member bounding around your home. However, it’s vitally important to remember that this excitement needs to be tempered with an understanding of the responsibility that you have assumed. You are now in

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Dog

Dog Skin Allergies – How Can You Identify One?

We see a lot of dogs with lots of different skin complaints at nOah in our Northcote Vet Clinic. There are a number of possibilities behind the cause but more often than not it’s due to an allergy of some kind. If your dog begins to bite their feet, itch their face on the floor,

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Dog

How to Keep Your Dogs Teeth Clean

Dogs teeth are not as prone to cavities as humans’ are. However that doesn’t mean that dogs can’t still have problems such as tartar and plaque buildup and gingivitis. If not looked after properly canine dental problems can lead to life-threatening infections. Below we have compiled a few ideas regarding how best to give your

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