Snakes are now active!

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”8px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_font_size=”50px” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”38px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”] Did you know? Fact: [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”8px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” header_font_size=”50px” header_3_font_size=”30px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] When snakes first come out of hibernation their venom toxicity is at […]
Is your pet Bugged?

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”50px”] Bugged? Yep! Your pet could be bugged? [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”90%”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”50px”] But you can protect your pet from these insidious little creatures. Read on to find out about the most common […]
Skin Health

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”140″ custom_padding=”||46px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#f2665e” text_font_size=”18px” header_font_size=”56px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”] Skin conditions are one of the most common issues we see across our clinics and can cause significant discomfort for your pet. We usually see an increase […]
The Pet Stress Scale

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#4e4e4e”] Behaviour Bites with Dr Ash Hargreaves BSc DVM MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow follow_button=”on” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#d5dd50″ button_border_radius=”4px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” button_custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” custom_margin=”-22px|||||” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”instagram” url=”https://www.instagram.com/practicalpetbehaviour/” icon_color=”#ffffff” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”18px” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2665e” background_enable_color=”on” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” follow_button=”on” url_new_window=”on”]instagram[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ […]
Free Spring Checklist

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”] Ahhhh, Spring is just around the corner! With the weather hopefully getting a little warmer, it’s likely that you’ll be out there enjoying it a little with your best mate. Even in Victoria where we have a few restrictions in place to limit our […]
Common Problems – Fractured Tooth

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-35px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”6px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://bestmates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Maddie-Rowe.jpg” title_text=”Maddie-Rowe” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||13px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” filter_saturate=”0%” border_radii=”on|300px|300px|300px|300px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ module_class=”vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” custom_css_main_element=”margin-left:-100px;” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|desktop”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||-2px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”29px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”] A surprisingly common finding at routine veterinary health checks […]
How to Socialise Your Puppy

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#f2665e” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em”] Did you know the socialisation period of dogs is approximately between 3-14 weeks of age. During this period the rate of neuron development is at its highest rate. Interactions and experiences puppies have during this time will set them […]
Reading your pet’s body language

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.9″ custom_padding=”3px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.9″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.0″ header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”40px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”] Body Language … just what is your dog saying? [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#4e4e4e” text_orientation=”center”] by Dr Ash Hargreaves BSc DVM MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.9″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.0″ header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#f2665e” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font=”Rollerscript Rough||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”46px”] Do you know when your dog […]
Anxiety … The Amygdala Hijack!

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||3px|||”] Anxiety. Why is my pet anxious? Anxiety is the anticipation of future danger that may be unknown, imagined, or real and can result in physiological responses similar to those associated with fear. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”13px” hover_enabled=”0″ link_option_url=”https://bestmates.com.au/behaviour-bites/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” link_text_color=”#4e4e4e” link_font=”||||on||||”] […]
Is dental disease the underlying problem?

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”9px||30px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”] Case Study – Eye and Ear issue in a geriatric patient! The diagnosis – Dental Disease! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ module_class=”vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″] The main reason Tess was brought in to see her Fur […]