Bentons Road Vet Blog

Heartworm in Dogs

Heartworm is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes.  Once infecting a host the worm lives within the blood vessels of the heart.…

Does My Pet Have Worms?

Roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm and whipworm are the most common intestinal worms that can inhabit the intestinal tract of our pets.…

Pets and Fleas

Fleas are an irritating external parasite that feed on the blood of your pet.  They cause intense irritation and itching.…

Dogs Chasing Sticks

There’s not much a dog loves more than chasing sticks at the park or the beach. Sprinting after the spinning…

Are we over vaccinating our pets?

Traditional vaccination protocols have stated that we must vaccinate our pets every year. This is to maintain their immunity to…

Keeping Rabbits

So here’s a question for you, what’s the difference between the very small, fluffy bunny with the big ears, hopping…

Desexing

Is desexing my dog or cat necessary? Vets and councils across Australia recommend the desexing of dogs and cats. But…

How to treat a cat with arthritis

The signs of arthritis in cats are very similar to those seen in dogs with arthritis. These symptoms include stiffness when…

Homemade Pill Pocket Recipe

With the onset of the freezing cold winter months, we are seeing a lot of dogs suffering from arthritis and…