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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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Understanding Histoplasmosis In Cats

Posted on 12 December 2019

Histoplasmosis is a serious fungal infection that enters a cat's body by way of their digestive system when they consume bird droppings or soil contaminated with the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus. Soil can become contaminated with an infected cat's waste, and if your cat scratches around in the soil, they can become infected. Your cat doesn't have to wander far to be at risk, as your own garden could have contaminated soil or droppings and you would be unable to tell until your cat became sick. [Read More]

When your cat chokes: 4 immediate steps to take

Posted on 7 November 2019

Cats, just like humans, may choke on their food if it goes the wrong way. You can tell if your cat is choking by closely observing its behaviour. You may notice your furry companion with its mouth wide open and tongue sticking out while making heaving sounds. Your cat may also place its paw inside its mouth as if trying to reach for something. If you notice your cat in such distress, the best approach is to remain calm. [Read More]

Three Signs That Your Male Dog Is Ready For Desexing

Posted on 31 July 2019

Unless you plan to breed and use your dog as a stud, then it is important to get him desexed at the right time. There are social and medical benefits to desexing a dog, but as a first-time dog owner, you are not 100% sure when the right time is to make the appointment with the vet to have this process done. Here are three signs that your male dog is ready to be desexed soon, rather than later. [Read More]

5 Reasons Why You Need to Vaccinate Your Pet Regularly

Posted on 22 January 2019

In the medical field, vaccines have been the most crucial invention when it comes to disease prevention and management. As a pet owner, you should definitely consider vaccinating your pet regularly according to the schedule given by your veterinary physician. Just like human vaccines, pet vaccines do prevent diseases, some of which may be life-threatening. Vaccines play a vital role in the overall health of your pet. Here are more reasons why you should vaccinate your pet accordingly. [Read More]