Leeming Veterinary Clinic

13/01/2025

If you’re planning to introduce a new puppy into your household, check out these useful tips to help ease the “ruff” transition! 🐶

Before bringing a puppy home, set up a small puppy-proof crate, pen or room where the puppy can be safely confined whenever you can’t watch them (to prevent house-soiling or furniture chewing).

Ask our team about the use of calming pheromones and supplements, plus the safest “puppy entertainment” toys and chews to offer. 🧸

Ensure that introductions to older pets happen gradually, under supervision, and in a positive manner, and that older pets are given frequent “puppy-free” rest periods.

For more helpful advice on new pup introductions, consult our canine-competent team!

12/01/2025

08/01/2025

Did you know that lower urinary tract disease in cats can have a behavioural component? 🐾

Whilst symptoms such as blood-tinged urine, straining, or house-soiling can be caused by simple urinary tract infections or bladder stones, they also commonly occur secondary to an inflammatory bladder disease known as FIC (feline idiopathic cystitis).

FIC can be triggered in otherwise healthy cats exposed to a stressful event, with naturally “highly-strung” cats being at increased risk of the issue.

If your cat shows any symptoms of urinary tract problems, we’d advise a prompt check-up with our bladder-friendly vets! 💼

06/01/2025

“Why does my dog eat grass?” 🌱

Many dogs who eat grass seem to just enjoy it! The behaviour may “stem” (see what we did there?) from wild dogs consuming the stomach contents of herbivorous prey as part of their natural diet.

However, dogs may also have an increased drive to consume grass if they are suffering from short- or long-term gastrointestinal unwellness or have a nutritional deficiency.

So, if your pet is eating grass AND showing any symptoms of unwellness (such as vomiting, abnormal stools, appetite changes, weight loss, or poor condition), we’d advise a once-over by one of our vets to ensure there’s no concerning root to the issue! 🐕

05/01/2025

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02/01/2025

SCAM ALERT!

We have become aware of a scam that is now targeting pet owners.

This scam has been circulating internationally for a while and has now hit Australia.

A company called “Petchip” sends an email informing you, your pet’s microchip is expiring, and a fee needs to be paid otherwise they will become unregistered.

If you receive this email, please do not pay any fees, feel free to call us for confirmation of you pets microchip details.

If you have registered your pet’s microchip, this is for life. Pet registration with the city council is different to microchip registration.

Pop into the clinic with your furry friend for a treat, cuddles and to check their microchip details are up to date and correct.

01/01/2025

Unfortunately, just like in some human share-houses, multiple cats living together under one roof won’t always get along! 😼😾

Whilst overt aggression between cats is easily recognised by owners, it can be difficult to detect more subtle, passive signs of inter-cat tension. These can include resource blocking (e.g. one cat preventing another from accessing bowls, beds or toileting facilities), “stare-offs”, or symptoms of chronic stress in one or more cats (e.g. overgrooming or recurrent urinary issues).

If you have any concerns about your cat’s behaviour or health, please consult our behaviourally-brainy veterinary team! 🐾

31/12/2024

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25/12/2024

Whilst we don’t want to make you nervous about every little thing, there are a few little things you should keep an eye out for when out and about with your pet this summer – ants! 🐜

If you suspect an ant bite in your pet, we’d advise applying a cool compress or cool water bathing for the affected area for 5 minutes. 🧊

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas. Have a fun day

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone