Why can’t I vaccinate my rabbit against Myxomatosis? Myxoma virus is now widespread across the Australian environment which places domestic rabbits at risk of infection. There are two...
What is cat flu and how is it managed? Cat flu is a general term for a highly contagious upper respiratory disease that affects cats and kittens. This disease...
What are Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia (FeLV) and how do I protect my cat from them? There are a number of feline viruses in Australia which can cause illness in cats. In addition to the three...
What is myxomatosis and how do I protect my rabbit from it? Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as...
What is rabbit calicivirus and how do I protect my rabbit from rabbit haemorrhagic disease? Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is caused by the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), a type of calicivirus which is fatal...
Why is it important to vaccinate my horse against Hendra virus? There are three important reasons to vaccinate your horse against Hendra virus. First, vaccination reduces the risk of your horse...
What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with a kind of bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospirosis can cause kidney failure and...