Does your pet have bad breath?
Does your pet have bad breath Bad breath is one of the early signs your pet may have dental disease. As veterinarians, we are concerned about dental care for many reasons. Not only can dental disease cause your pet discomfort, the high levels of bacteria in a diseased mouth can periodically be released into the […]
Finding solutions to your dogs boredom and loneliness
Finding solutions to your dogs boredom and loneliness Wouldn’t it be good if you could spend all day at home with your dog? Unfortunately few of us are lucky enough to have a life of leisure and with some people’s busy lifestyles, dogs can be left alone at home for extended periods of time with […]
Worm treatment for your feathered friend
Worm treatment for your feathered friend As spring approaches, bird owners should be made aware of the need to de-worm their birds. All birds require worm treatment and different types of birds require different strategies to help keep worms under control. Birds in suspended cages, such as budgies, should be de-wormed once or twice a […]
SDMA testing and kidney disease
SDMA testing and kidney disease Kidney disease is an unfortunately common condition that we see in veterinary medicine, with one in three cats and one in ten dogs suffering from renal issues. The prognosis for these animals is affected by how quickly we pick up these changes in renal function. Traditionally, the blood and urine […]
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease One of the more common reasons for cats visiting our clinic is for Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), with issues including spraying, urinating inside, the presence of blood in the urine, pain and discomfort during urination, or being unable to pass urine at all. We often see ‘runs’ of […]
Paracetamol poisoning
Paracetamol poisoning Paracetamol is a common drug that we all keep at home but did you know that this house-hold medicine can be toxic to dogs and cats? Packets within easy reach can be too much of a temptation for some pets, which can lead to accidental ingestion. Well-meaning owners attempting to medicate their animals […]
Teaching cats to love their carriers
Teaching cats to love their carriers Visiting the vet clinic can be a very stressful experience for a cat, which in turn can be stressful for you as the owner – we all understand that nobody likes seeing their pet distressed. It’s important to understand the natural behaviour of a cat, in order to understand […]
Your puppy’s first visit to the vet
Your puppy’s first visit to the vet Your puppy’s first visit to see our vet will probably be when their first vaccination is due. This will involve a weight check and our vet will ask a variety of questions that may include: How long have you owned your puppy? Where did you get him/her? What […]
Cruciate injury
Cruciate injury That niggly hind-limb lameness might be a cruciate injury. Your dog has just finished playing in the park with all her friends and comes back to you with an on again, off again hind-limb lameness. Chances are she has ruptured the cruciate ligament in her stifle. This joint is held together by four […]
Karaka Berry Poisoning
Karaka Berry Poisoning Karaka berries are ripening and falling to the ground from January to April. The kernels of the berries contain a highly toxic alkaloid that can be fatal when ingested. Signs of karaka berry poisoning include confusion, weakness, vomiting, hind leg paralysis and convulsions. There can be a delay of 24 to 48 hours between berry consumption […]