Dogs
Dog Vaccinations
Vaccination has revolutionised control of infectious disease in our pets. It is essential that all pets are adequately vaccinated to help protect the pet population as a whole. Responsible pet care requires puppies to be given their initial course of vaccinations, but this cannot protect them for the rest of their lives. Adult dogs require…
Read MoreDog Separation Anxiety
Dogs are pack animals and need company. Dogs thrive best in a social environment. Being alone may result in separation anxiety. Separation-related behaviour problems has been estimated at 20% of the dog population ! Separation anxiety is a big problem. Some dogs are overly attached to a member of the family. Does my dog have…
Read MoreDog Pregnancy and Whelping
Pregnancy and Whelping Bitches can whelp (give birth) 55 – 70 days after mating. In general, the expected date of whelping is around 63 days after the last mating. More accurate prediction can be made if your bitch’s cycle is monitored by vaginal smear or blood testing. Is my bitch about to go into labour…
Read MoreDog Dental Surgery
Jerry a 9 year old dog – came to for her Aqis accredited vet examination and a rabies vaccination for export to Taiwan. His oral cavity was “shocking” in that there was advanced periodontal disease, plaque , tartar and a very smelly mouth. The owner had been living with the doggy halitosis. – Jerry needed…
Read MoreDog 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 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…
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