Mountain View Vet SurgeryNov 1, 20193 minDon't Give That Dog a Bone: Weight Loss in PetsObesity is one of the most common problems we see from day-to-day and is far more harmful than what initially meets the eye. Similarly to...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryOct 28, 20191 minBeware the Easter, Halloween & Christmas ChocolatesThe Halloween and Christmas season is the time to kick back with family and friends and celebrate the year passed. Indulgent food and...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryOct 21, 20192 minPet Dentistry 101Just like humans, cats and dogs have teeth which require regular care and hygiene to keep them looking clean, feeling comfortable and to...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryOct 17, 20192 minSecure Your Bins!Dogs are natural-born scavengers and will generally eat anything they can find lying around the house. This can include rotten or expired...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryApr 29, 20192 minWhy You Shouldn't Feed Corncobs to Dogs...Many vegetables are great for your dog! Carrots, broccoli, beans, pumpkin and sweet potato provide your beloved pet with vitamins and...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryMar 14, 20193 minHow to manage separation anxiety for a peaceful life What are the signs of separation anxiety? Common signs of separation anxiety include barking or howling, destructive behaviours (like...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryFeb 3, 20192 minDoes your old dog lose it's footing on slippery floors? These booties are the answer!One of the more common problems we see with older canine patients in Queensland is their feet slipping on floors. The warm tropical and...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryJan 30, 20192 min My cat's peeing everywhere!!! Cats are strange animals… they don’t listen to their owners, they don’t follow instructions and they definitely do not read text books!!!...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryJan 22, 20191 minThe Fluorescent Cat When a pet is said to be ‘off-colour’, this isn’t taken literally… except in this case. This cat was brought to us by a concerned owner...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryDec 28, 20182 minWhat's hidden beneath the surface...This cat came to us a few weeks back for an annual health assessment and vaccination. During her physical examination, one of our vets...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryDec 10, 20182 minFive Signs Your Dog Could Have Heart Disease...Heart disease is extremely common and is usually discovered for the first time during your pets annual health check. However, the signs...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryDec 9, 20181 minDo you throw sticks for your dog to fetch? Read this to find out why that's a really bad idea.What could possibly go wrong from throwing a stick for a dog? Well as it turns out, quite a lot. When a dog is returning a fetched stick,...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryDec 9, 20181 minDoes your pet have bad breath or have trouble eating? Look away if you are squeamish.Bad breath can be due to many different reasons. You typically notice bad breath in a pet when it comes close to you, or if you are in a...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryDec 6, 20182 minWhen the Immune System goes Wrong...The immune system is a very important part of not only our (humans) bodies, but our pet’s bodies too! It has been designed through years...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryNov 19, 20182 minThis Cat Used One of His Nine Lives...This is the face of a very happy cat who survived a life-threatening situation thanks to a vigilant, well-informed owner and rapid action...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryNov 16, 20182 minAre you straining to know the answer???This time of year, we see many dogs and cats for diarrhoea (watery or runny poo), and this can be extremely distressing for both the...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryNov 13, 20181 minIs Your Dog Weeing in the House??? The Reason why will Shock You...Dogs cannot communicate with us using words, this is why it’s vital to listen to their behaviour and body language. Subtle changes could...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryNov 9, 20181 minWorried about ticks? What you do next is critical.You may have seen on the news about paralysis tick spikes around the country. Have you seen NEW Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs and Cats TV...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryNov 7, 20181 minRadiography #1: Hip Dysplasia in Dogs. The Hips Don’t Lie Shakira was right when she said ‘hips don’t lie’, but maybe this was for different reasons. In our case, we are talking about hip...
Mountain View Vet SurgeryNov 1, 20181 minInsights into Pet Dentistry #1Dogs and cats teeth are made up of two main sections – the crown (what you see above the gum-line) and the root (beneath the gum-line)....