Milton Village Vet

The Traffic Light Approach to Behaviour

This article teaches owners how to help achieve a calm emotional state in their dog with a verbal command.  This one simple technique forms the basis of a variety of behavioural modification techniques.

Paralysis Tick Check Technique

A guide to tick checking, symptoms and treatment

Paralysis tick and snake information

An in depth look at Paralysis tick and snake envenomation with some new information from current research.  Initially written for a talk Dr Matt was to give at the Milton Ulladulla Dog Club.

Flea Treatment and Environmental Control

Article on controlling a flea outbreak on your pet and in your house

My Dog Loves Me Too Much

Article about symptoms, prevention and treatment of separation anxiety

Help! My dog is destroying my house

Article on causes, prevention and treatment of destructive chewing and digging

Cat Behaviour Problems

You cannot discipline cats as you would dogs. Use of punishment will only teach your cat to fear you. It is better to train cats into behaviour that is alternative or incompatible to the problem behaviour.

Dog Behaviour Problems

Pets, like people, are sensitive to factors that may result in unwanted behaviours. Poor training, change in routine or environment, or specific instinctual pet characteristics may be some of the reasons why your pet is misbehaving.

Emergency Preparedness

When disaster strikes, pets are just as vulnerable as people.

First Aid for Pets

In a crisis, owners first on the scene with knowledge of first aid can be vital in keeping their pet alive.