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Janet's Vet Blog

Hello, my name is Janet and this is my vet blog. I live in Western Australia with my husband and our house full of dogs, cats and other animals. When I was younger, I was never much of an animal person. When my kids were little and they wanted a puppy I always said no and bought them toy animals instead. However, all that changed one day when I found a stray cat in the street. The little thing looked so afraid. I took him to the emergency vet who checked him out and then I took my new pet cat home. Since then, I have fallen in love with animals and learned all kinds of neat things from my local vet. I hope you enjoy my blog!

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Pet Snake: 3 Causes of Scale Rot

Posted on 3 May 2017

Snakes can make great pets. However, one common condition which can affect a pet snake is scale rot. Scale rot is caused by a bacterial infection, which causes the surface on the scales to begin to rot. If the condition is not treated, it can spread and could even prove fatal. Below is a guide to 3 possible causes of scale rot and the steps you can take to protect your pet. [Read More]

Reasons to Rush Your Dog to the Vet

Posted on 2 May 2017

A healthy dog will typically have a resilient immune system. Thus, you may only need to pay a visit to the vet for routine shots and general checkups. However, this does not mean that your pet is not at risk of developing serious health problems. It is prudent to know how to spot the symptoms of any underlying health issues as they could quickly escalate and risk the life of your pet. [Read More]

3 Reasons You Shouldn't Pick Up Your Cat by the Scruff

Posted on 27 February 2017

You've probably seen videos of cats picking up their kittens by the scruff of the neck so they can carry them more easily. This is a great way for cats to transport their kittens when they aren't old enough to move by themselves, and kittens will naturally go limp and submissive when someone applies pressure to their scruffs. For this reason, many people think that it's fine to pick up a cat by the scruff of its neck using their hands, but there are a number of reasons why this should be avoided. [Read More]