Dogs – Walkerville Vet

July 7, 2019July 16, 2019

Giardia Infections In Pet Shop Puppies

Are you thinking of getting a puppy from a pet shop?

Or do you wonder if it’s OK to buy a puppy from a pet shop.

Or does your pet store puppy have the any of following symptoms?

Droppings that aren’t 100% solid
Difficult or slow toilet training
A fussy or picky appetite
Poor weight and slow growth

Then you need to read this.

June 28, 2019July 4, 2019

Dog Dew Claws: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Quick question: how many toes does a dog have? Some people say 16, others look at themselves and say 20. The correct answer is 18.

Why such a random number? It’s because dogs have four weight-bearing toes on each foot, and only two dewclaws. Of all the toes, it’s these dewclaws that cause dogs and their owners the most trouble.

June 2, 2019June 8, 2019

Tinker, Tailor, Whisperer, Trainer…

It seems like that, doesn’t it? You search for a “dog trainer” in your area and instead of a simple answer you get all this:

Dog Obedience
Positive Training
Dog Whisperers
Behaviourists
Private vs Group Classes

It’s not even clear what the differences are. At last not yet. But you don’t want to find that out the hard way.

May 21, 2019May 23, 2019

How Microchipped Dogs Can Still Be Stolen

Last week Fred was found after being missing for 18 months. Without any doubt he’s very lucky ever to see his home and family again. He was stolen right here in suburban Adelaide by people who never wanted him to be found.

May 14, 2019May 21, 2019

Puppy Preschool: The Evidence

This lovely photo by Julie Wilson shows Jack, one of our Puppy Preschool graduates. It’s the way we like to see them: making the most out of life.

Did his puppy classes help him become the dog he is now? To answer that we need to know not what puppy classes promise, but what they actually do.

You have a right to be shown the evidence behind any veterinary recommendation. Here’s what we know.

May 7, 2019May 14, 2019

Do Dogs Really Need Coats?

“They’re dogs; they don’t need coats!”

Have you ever heard people say that? Well, thirty years ago I used to say it too.

April 30, 2019May 2, 2019

The Link Between Diet & Heart Disease In Dogs

There’s been talk for some time that certain dog foods could be causing heart disease. I used to think it was a case of vets being biased against grain free and boutique diets. Now I’m not so sure.

April 14, 2019June 10, 2019