Tag Archives: Preventable Diseases

Diabetes and your pet

Posted on July 15, 2026 Posted inDiabetes, Obesity in Pets, Preventative HealthTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Best practice vet care, Diabetes, Obese Cats, Obese Dogs, Obese Pets, Preventable Diseases, preventative health for your pet

Pet Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a disease of glucose metabolism. It occurs most commonly in dogs, cats and guinea pigs. Glucose is required by every cell in the body for energy, and insulin is the hormone that allows the glucose to move from the blood into the cell so it can be used. Insulin…

Vaccinations – Does my pet need them and how often?

Posted on May 23, 2018 Posted inBest Practices, Clinic, Health Reminders, Preventative HealthTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Best practice vet care, Preventable Diseases, preventative health for your pet, vaccinate your pet, vaccinations

People often ask how often their pet needs vaccinating: it’s one of the most common questions I hear in consultation. There are varying opinions but most vets will ground their recommendations in science. Most vaccines are registered for yearly use. This means they will guarantee efficacy for a 12 month period after the initial puppy…

Is your pet on the pudgy side of cuddly?

Posted on January 30, 2018 Posted inObesity in Pets, Preventative HealthTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Obese Cats, Obese Dogs, Obese Pets, Preventable Diseases, preventative health for your pet

Did you know that over 40% of dogs and 30% of cats in Australia are classified as either overweight or obese?!!!! Much like with us, when an animal is overweight it can develop all kinds of health problems, such as painful arthritis, heart disease, breathing difficulties, diabetes, liver and pancreatic disease and even some types…