Pregnancy and your dog – an overview
Pregnancy (or the gestation period) in bitches normally ranges from 58 to 65 days with an average of 65 days. Individuals may vary but you should inform your veterinarian should your bitch [...]
Castration or vasectomy for your pet?
ABOUT MALE DOG AND CAT CASTRATION Canine and Feline castration involves the removal of the testes. It involves a day procedure whereby your pet will be under general anaesthesia for about 10 [...]
Desexing – the medical and behavioural benefits of sterilisation
Deciding whether or not to have your pet desexed is a big decision, and from our point a view a significant surgical procedure that requires a high level of care and skill. [...]
Breeding – Growing, Lactation, Weaning
During the first three weeks of life, puppies require little care from the owner provided the mother is doing her job. Puppies are born with their eyes closed but the eyes open [...]
Breeding – Finding Homes & Vaccinations
Most puppies can be placed in their new homes at around eight weeks of age. Puppies should remain with the litter this long to ensure proper weaning and social development. Puppies that [...]
Hand rearing kittens
Young kittens may need to be hand-raised for many reasons including: The kittens are orphaned or abandoned The mother develops a medical condition (eg. mastitis, eclampsia) or requires medication which is not [...]
