Pet Advice

General Pet Advice

Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is becoming more and more common. As our pets become a part of the family they become more Read more
Reproduction in Dogs
At what age will my dog first come into season? Most dogs reach sexual maturity and begin to cycle around Read more
Registering and desexing cats and dogs from July 2020.
In an effort to encourage responsible pet ownership and desexing of pets, the Office of Local Governments has passed legislation Read more
Parasite protection for your pet
Sample plans for puppy/dog prophylaxis. There are 2 main options when it comes to making sure you have all of Read more
When should I protect my pet against paralysis ticks?
When is "tick season"? In our area (Far Northern Beaches NSW and South Eastern Gold Coast) paralysis ticks are found Read more
Is Pet Insurance 'worth it'?
Many people ask us whether they should get pet insurance. It is a hard question to answer, and we cannot Read more
How to clean your pet's teeth
(A step-by-step guide for the reluctant pet... or owner!) Wouldn’t it be great if your pet had opposable thumbs and Read more
How to avoid visiting the emergency vets at Christmas
Christmas can be one of the busiest times of year for emergency vet visits, but there are a few common Read more
Dog Vaccinations
At Tweed Coast Vet, Cabarita, we have tried to keep things simple for you. We keep up-to-date with the latest Read more
Dog Toys!
So, you want to spoil your pet rotten? And have been told to avoid various kinds of toys for various Read more