Puppy Health
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How do dogs get kennel cough?
As devoted dog owners, we cherish our canine companions and strive to keep them healthy. One common ailment that affects dogs, especially in communal settings, is canine cough, which you may know as kennel cough.
Rebecca Daly BVSc
29 May 2026
What you need to know about puppy desexing
Desexing your puppy involves the removal of their reproductive system. Don’t panic – they will be under general anaesthetic while the procedure is performed and will be back to their energetic selves within a few days. In females, the procedure is also known as spaying and involves the removal of the ovaries and almost always the uterus. In males, it is known as neutering and entails the removal of their testicles.
Petbarn Team
24 Jan 2017
Heartworm symptoms and prevention: a guide for dog owners
Heartworm disease is a very serious and potentially life-threatening disease caused by the heartworm parasite. Fortunately, it’s easily preventable.
Petbarn Team
29 May 2026
Top 6 dog parasite myths busted
Don’t let parasite myths worm their way into your brain! Read on to find out the top 6 dog parasite myths and tick off the ones you were aware of.
Petbarn Team
15 May 2026
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How to prepare your puppy for their first vet visit
The experiences your puppy has during their first few months of life are extremely formative. Positive and negative encounters at this age can impact your puppy’s emotional development and influence their feelings towards things like vet visits in the future.
