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The Do’s and Don’ts of Flea and Tick Prevention

Posted by Reedy Creek Vet on 16 June 2023
The Do’s and Don’ts of Flea and Tick Prevention
As a pet owner, do you stick to a strict parasite control routine for your pet, or are you sometimes a few days (or even a few weeks) late with the administration?Whilst we understand that “life happens”, our team wants to gently remind owners about the importance of a solid external parasite...
 

Understanding, Preventing and Treating Anxiety in Dogs

Posted by Reedy Creek Vet on 18 May 2023
Understanding, Preventing and Treating Anxiety in Dogs
With the first week of May being Dog Anxiety Awareness Week, the knowledgeable Reedy Creek veterinary team is here to shed some light on the topic of canine anxiety - what causes it, how to reduce your pet’s likelihood of developing it, and how it can be treated.What is anxiety?Anxiety is when ...
 

Heartworm Signs, Treatment and Prevention

Posted by Reedy Creek Vet on 17 April 2023
Heartworm Signs, Treatment and Prevention
This National Heartworm Awareness Month, the Reedy Creek Vet team would like to keep pet owners informed about the risk of heartworm for dogs and cats, and how to best protect pets from this dangerous disease. What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is caused by infestation with parasitic ...
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How to deal with the loss of a pet

Posted by Reedy Creek Vet on 16 March 2023
How to deal with the loss of a pet
Whether your pet has passed away after being unwell or injured or you’ve had to make the difficult decision to humanely put them to sleep, the loss of your animal companion can be devastating. Here we go more into depth about pet loss and offer suggestions for coping during this difficult ...
 

Pet Skin Cancers

Posted by Reedy Creek Vet on 16 February 2023
Pet Skin Cancers
“Slip, slop, slap” isn’t just a good idea for human family members - did you know that cats and dogs can suffer from sun-related skin cancers too?  Is my pet at risk of sun-related skin cancer? Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC’s) are skin cancers that can occur in both...