Dogs

  • Tips For Effective Flea Control

    Fleas can be a real problem. We can only ever see 5% of the flea population, meaning that 95% of fleas are still in the egg, larvae and pupae stages.…

  • Ticks And Tick Paralysis

    In Australia there are many parasites that can be harmful to our animals, including Ticks, in particular the potentially life threatening Paralysis Tick. About Ticks Ticks are members of the…

  • Breed Breakdown – Weimaraner

    APPEARANCE: They are a large dog with a muscular athletic build with webbed feet good for swimming. They have a short, sleek, smooth coat predominantly silver grey or mouse grey.…

  • Clipper Blade Selection For Grooming Dogs

    Below is a chart from Oster Professional Products to help you select the correct clipper blade for grooming your dog. These clipper blades are compatible with the following Clippers: •Oster®…

  • Clipper Selection

    The following information shows the wide range of Clippers we have available at vet-n-pet DIRECT and what use the clippers are best suited for. For information on choosing the correct…

  • Reasons why dogs bark?

    Barking in dogs is a normal and necessary behaviour for them as it is their way of communicating with other dogs, animals and humans. However, when the barking is excessive…

  • Types of Bark Control Collars

    A barking dog can be very frustrating for both the owners and others in the neighbourhood. If you are looking for a solution to a barking dog you may be…

  • Heartworm

    Heartworms are the most dangerous worm to affect dogs, however they are preventable. Adult heartworms will live in the dog’s heart and pulmonary arteries, eventually causing heart failure and resulting…

  • Causes Of Itchy Skin In Dogs

    It is not uncommon for dogs to suffer from itchy skin, medically known as Pruritus, at some point in their lives. There are many different causes of itchy skin and…