You’ve checked yours, now what about theirs? Australians know the importance of regular skin checks for their own health and well being. Many dogs and… Continue Reading
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August is Dental month
August is dental month at Tasmanian Animal Hospitals. Dental treatment is important to ensure your pet’s mouth is free of infection and pain. Most pets require… Continue Reading
Protecting your cat against Feline AIDS
FAQ Protecting your cat against Feline AIDS. Q. What is FIV and Feline AIDS? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) causes serious illness in cats. FIV… Continue Reading
Ear Infections in Dogs
Has your dog been diagnosed with an ear infection? This is a common and frustrating problem in many dogs.An understanding of why infections occur and… Continue Reading
PET HEALTH ALERT – Kennel Cough
We have seen many cases of Kennel Cough lately and suspect it is going around the community. What is Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough (also known… Continue Reading
PET HEALTH ALERT – Grass Seed Season
Every summer, we see many cases of dogs with grass seeds stuck in paws, ears and other strange places. Although they are very tiny, grass seeds… Continue Reading
Injured & orphaned wildlife on our roads
Tasmania is home to a variety of beautiful native wildlife. Sadly, many animals are killed on our roads. At Tasmanian Animal Hospitals we will triage… Continue Reading
HEALTH ALERT – Tapeworm infection is on the rise in Tasmanian dogs.
You may have seen this in the news lately. The hydatid tapeworm can be spread from dogs to people. It causes serious illness in humans.… Continue Reading
Snake bites and your pet
Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts, it is not uncommon for our favourite four legged friends to cross paths with a snake. Even city dogs… Continue Reading
Reducing the cost of veterinary care
Why do vet bills cost more than human medical bills? When humans are sick or injured, our medical bills are mostly covered by the government through… Continue Reading