Salisbury Highway Veterinary Surgery Blog
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Lower Urinary Tract Disease in Cats
The bladder is part of the urinary system which also includes the kidneys, and the tubes that connect these organs. The urethra is the tube connecting the bladder to the outside world and, along with the bladder, is part of the Lower Urinary Tract. Feline Lower...
The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare
The ‘Five Freedoms’ have formed the basis for animal welfare standards the world over since the 1960s. So what are they? And how can they help us have a positive impact on the animals in our care? Animal welfare concerns are nothing new. Public outcry over farming...
Pets and Mental Health
As we head into October and Mental Health Month in Australia, we’re hoping to shine a light on the positive effects pets can have on our overall health and well-being. Recognition of the positive effects that animals can have on people isn’t new. Over 30 years ago...
Adopting a Puppy – What Next?
You’ve decided to adopt a puppy - yay! But, what now? Your puppy’s first few weeks in its new fur-ever home are vital to them growing up calm, confident, and as open to new people and experiences as possible. Although raising a puppy can be exhausting at times,...
Age is just a number
Just like us, our pets require special care and attention as they enter their twilight years. Continued advances in nutrition and health care also mean pets are living longer than ever - so what should we be looking out for as our pets age? ‘How old is my pet in human...