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Mobile vet examining a dog's sore eye during a house call in a Brisbane home
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Salt Water for Sore Eyes: Old Wives’ Tale or Good Advice?

Your dog’s rubbing at one eye, and Grandma’s voice pops into your head: bathe it in salt water. It’s advice that’s been passed down for generations, but is it actually safe, or does it just sound safe? Dr Stu from Personalised Mobile Vet digs into the veterinary and medical evidence on salt water eye washes, homemade saline, and what’s actually worth keeping in your dog’s first aid kit, Brisbane’s house-call vet.

Toxicology

Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs and Cats: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Quick Summary Understanding Marijuana Toxicity in Pets Marijuana toxicity in dogs and cats has become increasingly common as cannabis products have become more widely available and socially accepted. Whether it’s dried plant material, edibles, oils, or even secondhand smoke, pets can be exposed to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the psychoactive compound in marijuana—in various ways. The good news?

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