Monthly Archives: September 2022
- September 16, 2022
My dog has Osteoarthritis - how can I care for my dog with canine osteoarthritis?
It is very worrying for pet owners to be told that your dog has Osteoarthritis (sometimes shortened to OA, and also called Degenerative Joint Disease or DJD). Sadly, this is a very common disease - it is estimated that 1 in 5 dogs will develop osteoarthritis in their life. Yet, whilst OA is progressive and degenerative, you and your vet can treat your dog, to maximise movement and comfort and to minimise pain.
What is osteoarthritis?
Canine Osteoarthritis refers to the medical condition when your pet has progressively worsening inflammation of a joint. In a healthy joint, which moves smoothly and painlessly, cartilage acts as a cushion - when the cartilage in the joint starts deteriorating, or breaking - September 16, 2022
My dog has Heart Failure- Caring for your dog with Heart Disease
It is very scary to be told that your beloved pet has heart disease or heart failure. At least 10% of dogs have heart disease, and whilst it cannot be cured, you can manage the disease and give your dog a full and long life with proper care and treatment.
What is canine heart failure?
Canine Heart failure isn’t the same as a heart attack in humans! Heart disease in dogs or heart failure means that the dog’s heart isn’t able to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs. As the dog’s heart performance declines, the symptoms increase. Importantly, heart failure in a dog
- September 14, 2022
My vet prescribed Redipred for my dog. What does that mean?
Prednisone and Prednisolone are corticosteroid drugs, used to treat a variety of illnesses in animals (as well as humans). It is sold in Australia for animal use under brand names including Redipred, Pred-X, Macrolone and Microlone. The different brands offer the same active
- September 13, 2022
My vet prescribed Neocort for my dog. What does that mean?
Neocort for dogs is a cream that combines antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and anaesthetic effect to help remove the pain and irritation of the skin lesion so that it can heal
Neocort is a topical cream that is often prescribed for dogs with skin irritation or skin conditions caused by neomycin-sensitive bacterial organisms. Neocort has three active ingredients and these work to make your dog more comfortable and heal in three different ways.
This article answers some of your common questions, such as how Neocort helps your dog, the dosage for Neocort, and the side-effects of Neocort for dogs.
How does Neocort help my dog?
- September 09, 2022Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (also known as amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium) is an antibiotic drug, used to treat a variety of illnesses in cats. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is sold in Australia most commonly under the brand name Amoyxclav, but is also sold as Noroclav, Clavulox and Juroclav - these drugs have the same active ingredients, in different strengths and different delivery methods.
