One of the most important chicken care practices you should be undertaking is treating them for intestinal worms. So instead of just winging it (no pun intended) listen to the myPET Podcast episode 18.9 and hear what Dr Glenn and Bec have to say about chickens, why they need to be wormed and how to do it.

Have you noticed your dog or cat is moving a little slower? Maybe they are limping or looking stiff? Is it taking them longer to get up or taking longer to get comfortable? You might think it is just part of ageing or because it's winter but chances are it is actually a medical issue.

Dr Glenn and Bec answer your questions and discuss the most likely cause of this change in your pet. They have a chat about arthritis and joint health and what you as a pet owner can do to keep a spring in your pets step all year round.

Worming horses; simple in theory but it can get a little complicated. Dr Glenn and Bec break it down and try to make it easy for you. What worms do horses even get? Why do you need to worm your horse? What is rotational worming? All of these questions plus many more answered in this episode.

It could be bad luck or caused by playing chasey with a snake, however it occurs a snake bite can be fatal to your pet. You might not see it happen or even know until your pet is very sick; but do you even know what to look for? In this episode of myPET Podcast Dr Glenn and Bec let you know the signs and symptoms of snake envenomation and what to do if you suspect your pet has had a run in with a snake.

Yummy for us but deadly for dogs!

In this episode Dr Glenn and Bec discuss the dangers of chocolate to dogs and why it's not just an old wives tail. Learn what is in chocolate that makes dogs so sick and the symptoms of chocolate toxicity that all dog owners need to know.

Desexing your pet is a part of being a responsible pet owners. In this episode Dr Glenn and Bec talk about the ins and outs (including what parts come out) of desexing your pet. Obviously it means no babies but there are a number of health and behavioural benefits to desexing.

Plus Dr Glenn teaches Bec all about Neuticles; you will never look at a male dog the same again!

Canine Parvovirus and Feline Enteritis

Both of these conditions have been in the media lately so in this episode Dr Glenn and Bec discuss the in’s and out’s of these diseases. Where did the diseases come from, how do they spread and what do they look like?

They are both particularly nasty (ie lethal), highly contagious and the virus responsible is remarkably resilient and can persist in the environment for a long period of time.

Correct vaccination of cats and dogs is the only effective preventative strategy. Treatment is complicated, difficult and not all cases can be saved and so its certainly the case that prevention is better than cure.

How hot is too hot? Your dog wants to keep chasing the ball, but he’s already panting heavily. Will he just know when to stop?

Probably not.

Heat stroke is a very real risk in our warm (and often humid) Australian summers. Dogs can be at particular risk due to their inability to sweat. When panting can no longer effectively cool them down, a whole cascade of events can be triggered which can be life threatening.

In this episode Bec and Dr Glenn discuss the warning signs and symptoms of heat stroke and what to do if you suspect your dog is overheating. They also discuss preventative measures that you should consider at this time of year, some of which may be pertinent all year round with particular dogs and breeds of dogs.

When is scratching too much scratching? We all know Fido loves to have a good scratch whenever it takes his fancy. But there comes a time when it’s no longer a bit of random “here and there” scratching and you start to notice your furry mate is spending an awful lot of his (or her) time licking, rubbing, scratching or chewing themselves. Perhaps their body, their paws, their tail, their legs.

Some people are tempted to label this behaviour a habit. But Dr Glenn is quick to point out that this kind of behaviour is rarely a habit and is more likely because they really are very itchy.

So if they actually are itchy, surely its as simple as putting a bit of soothing cream on the spot and it will go away right? Wrong. Unfortunately it’s rarely as simple as that.

The list of potential causes for itching and scratching is lengthy and convoluted. Whilst there are some obvious causes that you may see such as fleas there are many other causes that are less easy to determine.

Join Bec and Dr Glenn as they discuss potential causes and treatments for the myriad of itchy and scratchy conditions that may afflict your dog.

Do you live with a dog that is afraid (or perhaps terrified) of thunderstorms? A storm phobia can be a very distressing behavioural issue for both the dog and the dogs owner. What is the right thing to do? Ignore? Cuddle? Medicate or isolate? Our team discuss this issue in depth, extending the conversation into fear of fireworks which is another common concern at this time of year with New Years Eve celebrations only few weeks away.