Walking pets during the summer months
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Dr Kay McIntosh
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29/11/2022
Planning your walks and outdoor time with your pets during the summer months is very important. Either early morning or late afternoon when the temperature is cooler is appropriate. Even with temperat...
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World-first clinical trial in Perth could lead to breakthrough treatment for children with sarcoma - Dogs to the rescue
At 17 years of age, Angus Hollington was faced with the sudden need to have his leg amputated after enduring six years of invasive cancer treatment. "It wasn't a massive shock," he said. "I just thoug...
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It's grass seed season
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Dr Kay McIntosh
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25/10/2022
Grass Seeds:
Grass seeds may potentially lead to serious issues for your dogs and cats. Grass seeds stick to your pets' fur to be carried to a new location to spread the grass. These seeds often have...
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Canine ehrlichiosis: guidelines for dog owners
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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19/10/2022
What is ehrlichiosis?
Canine ehrlichiosis (pronounced ‘err-lick-ee-oh-sis’) is a disease of dogs caused by infection with a bacterium called Ehrlichia canis. Ticks carry the bacterium. In Australia,...
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Bee stings and your pet
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Dr Kay McIntosh
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17/10/2022
Bees are becoming more active as the weather warms up and flowers open in abundance. Our pets may encounter bees when out for a walk, in the garden or when the bees are seeking water, particularly on ...
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First Aid advice for your pet - Snake Bite
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Dr Kay McIntosh
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12/10/2022
We have had some early advice from our friends at WAVES that Perth snakes are waking up with the warmer weather. Sadly, this means that snakebite season is starting again in Perth and throughout our s...
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Spring allergies and your pets.
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Dr Kay McIntosh
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21/09/2022
The onset of warmer spring weather is when we humans experience allergies in the form of hay fever. During this period, our pets can also experience a flare-up in sensitivities and allergies to the en...
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Dog owners warned of 'deadly' switch in popular pet treat.
It's often used to reward good behaviour or keep canines still at bath time, but vets have issued an urgent warning that peanut butter can kill.
With healthier alternatives on supermarket shelves tha...
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Why do dogs tilt their heads?
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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
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11/07/2022
Dogs tend to hang around humans but do they really love us—and what's with the head tilt? Their affability might be due to two genes known to influence sociability in mammals. Gradually genetics turne...
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Bird watching Walk arranged by Friends of Melville Bird Sanctuary
The next Bird watching Walk arranged by Friends of Melville Bird Sanctuary will be on Thursday 14 July from 8.00am to approx 10.00am. Attendance is free. If you have time constraints, you may leave ...
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Disturbing incident involving Black Swans down near Attadale Dog Reserve
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Melville Bird Sanctuary & Discovery Centre
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6/07/2022
Most of us are captivated by the sheer beauty and elegance of Black Swans, their sweet companionship with one another, and the way they take care of their young… also WA’s bird emblem. Being violent t...
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Science proved you and your Rotweiller fall in love when you look in each other’s eyes
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Rottweiler Life 2021
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30/06/2022
Dog owners already know in their bones that they and their pets love one another. Now, a new study has confirmed it, finding that love is chemically apparent after dogs and their owners gaze into one ...
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‘People have unrealistic expectations’: Disturbing reality pushes vets to distress
A romanticised image of veterinary work as “all puppies and kittens” masks the disturbing reality that vets are four times more likely to die by suicide than the Australian general population, and twi...
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Study Proves That Your Rottweiler Really Is Deliberately Manipulating You
Your dog may be a master manipulator, deliberately making puppy eyes, to pull at your heartstrings, according to a study into a ploy many mutt owners have long suspected. The research suggests that do...
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June is Senior Month at Bicton Veterinary Clinic
JUNE means that here at Bicton Veterinary Clinic, we will be celebrating our senior pets.
Did you know that once your pet reaches 7 years of age, they are more prone to developing complex health conc...
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Anal Glands
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Dr Chris Brown
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26/05/2022
It is iconic. But the real reason dogs (and some cats) drag their backside across the lawn (or your brand-new rug) might surprise you.
Here's what it is and how to help…
Worms almost always get the ...
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Dogs can understand more complex words than we thought
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Margo Milnowski
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2/05/2022
Dogs can understand more complex words than we thought
Our furry friends might be understanding more than you think. By MARGO MILANOWSKI
A family pooch probably knows the words “sit” and “stay,” bu...
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Leptospirosis: Vets issue warning over potentially fatal bacterial disease
Australian vets have issued a warning after a rare but potentially fatal bacterial disease was found in New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
A spate of leptospirosis, a rodent-borne bacterial ...
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May is parasites, flea, tick and rash month
If you're a pet owner, you know that keeping your furry friend healthy is a top priority. And while most people are probably familiar with parasites like tapeworms and roundworms, there are other pest...
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There's a Reason People Love Puppy-Dog Eyes
There's a Reason People Love Puppy-Dog Eyes
An anatomic feature shared by humans and dogs has helped domesticated canines develop an ability to mimic and respond to human emotions, according to a stu...
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Home delivery for pet food and medications is now available if you are isolating due to Covid-19.
As part of our commitment to the community, Bicton Veterinary Clinic is now offering the option of home delivery of food and medications for your pet if you are experiencing Covid-19 and are having to...
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Hyde Park users warned after birds found sick with rare botulism
Residents have been asked to stay away — and to keep their furry friends away — from Hyde Park’s lakes after sick birds were found.
WA Seabird Rescue told the City of Vincent last month its volunteer...
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Covid
With the impending opening up of Western Australia's borders, we will be implementing some new procedures to help with the continuing service that we provide to the community.
These changes will be u...
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