What is a pet behavioural service and what does it offer you? NEVS offers behavioural consultations with Emma, who has a particular interest in behaviour and is completing a year of further study this year with a view to sitting membership exams next year. Emma’s interest in behaviour began when she acquired a dog with severe…
Continue readingFear of storms is a common complaint amongst dog owners. Some breeds are over represented, mostly the herding breeds such as Border Collies, Australian Shepherds and their crosses. But any animal can suffer from a fear of storms. Fears may range from fairly mild to severe panic, and you may observe signs in your pet…
Continue readingSo last week I passed my Membership exams in Veterinary Behaviour with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. I had, just prior to receiving the results sat an oral exam, and a month prior to that sat two written papers as part of the examination process. Completing those exams was the culmination…
Continue readingTips and advice about Rabbit Care Rabbits can make great pets, they are intelligent, sociable and not to mention adorable! Rabbits generally live for 5-8 years depending on their environment and breed, but they can live for as long as 12 years. So, if you are considering adding a bunny to your family ensure you…
Continue readingMy feline has urine issues! Cats are the most commonly presented companion animal for urinary issues. Most of these relate to urinating outside of the litter box and the reason for this can be one of many, or multifactorial. Here we will go through a few of the more common reasons why your cat might…
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