Many people are aware that dogs should avoid chocolate – it can be toxic resulting in heart palpitations. But there is another peril of chocolate eating that Perth dog owners should be aware of around Easter time. Our balmy Indian summers result in warm weather in March and April, perfect for Easter egg hunts in […]

VIC has seen a run of dogs and cats that have eaten unusual objects, so-called foreign bodies, resulting in obstructions in the stomach and small intestines. Animals usually have signs of vomiting, lethargy and inappetance of more than a day’s duration. The foreign bodies can be detected by skilled observers with and X-ray study of […]