Posts by Burwood Vet
Dog Dementia – Jimmy’s Story
Picture By Tamara Kenneally or http://www.tamarakenneallyphotography.com/ The Journey As told By Kira Jimmy has been intensely bonded with me since he was rescued. Suffering from regular seizures, blindness, poor health and a past marred by severe neglect, a profound connection was forged between us. Aside from sharing our days together, for many years our most cherished…
Read MoreDog Carnasial Tooth Restoration
This patient has carnasial tooth with an enamel fracture, that has not reached the pulp yet! and Being the Largest tooth in the mouth, saving it is much better than removing it. It is a primary chewing and shearing tooth in a canine oral cavity. Ceasar a magnificnet German Shepard – damaged his upper premolar…
Read MoreDiabetes In Dogs and Cats
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Feline diabetes. Dogs and Cats and Birds each have very different very different types of Diabetic syndromes. The veterinary treatment of diabetes in pets is managed according to species. Diabetes in dogs A dog is an omnivore- in nature preferring offal to pure meat – Diabetic Dogs still have relatively…
Read MoreDiabetes In Dogs
Canine Diabetus or Diabetes Mellitus in dogs is a common endocrine disorder that affects our pet dogs in a similar way to humans. It is usually caused by a lack of insulin in the body, Insulin is produced in the pancreas. and allows the body’s cells to utilise glucose from the blood. When a diabetic…
Read MoreDiabetes in Cats
A cat is a carnivore – like many human children, they don’t like vegetables! Feline Diabetes is usually as a result of insulin resistance – IE; there is a “fortune” of insulin produced; an over production on insulin, the pancreas Islet cells are hyperactive , and it leads to Islet “exhaustion” or depletion as they…
Read MoreDesexing
Desexing or neutering your pet is a surgical procedure that prevents them from being able to reproduce. In male pets it is commonly referred to as “castration”, and in female pets as “spaying”.This is a frequent surgery performed by our vets, and generally your pet is home by the evening of surgery. The most common age…
Read MoreDental Surgery for Dog With A Heart Murmur
Tilly is a 9 year old maltese cross dog who presented with shocking teeth, including: Periodontal disease Plaque Tartar Tilly also and a moderate grade heart murmur. Picture taken 2 hours after the procedure – Tilly back with her owner and Our Vet Dentist The aim of the Veterinary anaesthetic Dental procedure is to result in…
Read MoreDental Disease Progression
VETERINARY DENTAL DISEASE We really need to see your pet for a dental , is a common request given by our dental vets to the pet owners . So you are not alone Pet dental disease is not only common, but is essentially part of the aging process. . With some further explanation it will…
Read MoreCushings Disease in Dogs
Cushing Disease dogs – Canine hyperadrenocorticism, Canine hyperadrenocorticism is a hormonal disorder that affects dogs and other animals. It is caused by an overproduction of the hormone cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal gland. Cortisol plays a role in regulating many body processes, including metabolism, the immune system, and the stress response. Symptoms…
Read MoreClinical Pathology
Clinical pathology involves the laboratory evaluation of blood, fluids or body tissues in order to identify existing disease. Common laboratory tests include blood chemistries, complete blood counts, blood clotting times, urinalysis, faecal tests, biopsy examination, cultures and infectious disease testing. Our animal hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory that allows our veterinarians to quickly…
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