Posts by Burwood Vet
Pet Insurance
Pet insurance is becoming more and more popular in Australia. It offers you peace of mind as it covers some or all of the treatment costs if your pet was ever involved in an accident or suffers a sudden illness. There is no equivalent of Medicare for pets, thus often treatment costs exceed what an…
Read MoreOrthopaedics
Orthopaedic surgery encompasses any surgery that is related to bones or joints. It includes procedures such as fracture repairs, ligament repairs and spinal surgery to name a few. Our veterinarians’ high level of expertise and our practice’s fully equipped surgical suite allows us to perform certain orthopaedic surgical procedures that your pet may require. These…
Read MoreOronasal Fistula Repair – Dog Dental
Jacquie a 15 year old Jack Russel had an oronasal fistula after an infected canine tooth was extracted. Oronanasal Fistula is an abnormal connection between the mouth – “oro” and the Nose -“nasal”. So food could end up on the nose. This is a common complication after extraction of canine teeth with marked periodontal disease…
Read MoreOphthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic surgery is the specific area of pet care involving treatment of an animal’s eyes. For certain breeds, this service also involves the examination and certification of breeding dogs to verify their eyes are in good condition. Eye examinations require specific equipment, such as an ophthalmoscope (a magnifying light to look into the eye). Our veterinarians…
Read MoreKitten Care
Caring for your Kitten Bringing home a new kitten is an exciting time for everyone in the household. This little bundle of fluff will entertain you as it plays around your house and garden. Even the most simple of items can entertain your kitten for hours on end. Items such as paper bags, ping pong…
Read MoreMolar Extraction In A Dog
Molar 1 extraction in a dog. The First molar in the bottom or mandibular molar 1 – is the largest tooth in the jaw bone of a dog. In a staffie the tooth is massive and needs a 1 hour surgical extraction by the canine dentist. Above: Note how large the tooth is – and…
Read MoreMast Cell Tumours In Dogs
By Dr Phil Sacks I have treated 100’s of Mast cell tumours in dogs in private veterinary practice as they are one of the most common tumors in dogs and in my experience extremely common especially in Staffies, Pit bulls, Boxers. Mast cells are tissue cells that live for about 40 days , and they come…
Read MoreMast Cell Tumours – Mastocytoma in Dogs
I have treated 100’s of Mast cell tumours in dogs in private veterinary practice as they are one of the most common tumors in dogs and in my experience extremely common especailly in Staffies, Pit bulls, Boxers. Mast cells are tissue cells that live for about 40 days , and they come from the Bone marrow…
Read MoreIntestinal Worms
There are two broad categories of worms that may affect our pet dogs and cats, intestinal worms and heartworms. Please see our heartworm page for more information. Intestinal Worms Worming is one of the first health care issues pet owners need to address as pups and kittens are the most susceptible. As their name suggests,…
Read MoreHow to Recognise A Dog Tooth Abscess and What To Do About It
The most common cause of facial swellings presented to this veterinary dentist is a tooth root abscess. The dog dentists note that specifically upper fourth premolar tooth, and upper canines is most commonly associated with facial swellings. Any tooth can theoretically cause a swelling or draining tract. Diseased teeth in dogs mouth causing an abscess…
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