Exotic Pets
Vet Health Checks
Dogs and cats, on average, age five to eight times faster than humans. By age two, most dogs and cats have already reached adulthood. At age four, many are entering middle age. By age seven, many dogs, particularly larger breeds, are entering their senior years.Because dogs and cats age so rapidly, major health changes can occur in…
Read MoreUltrasonography
An ultrasound scan is an important tool to help us diagnose diseases in animals, particularly for conditions involving soft tissues, such as those found in the abdomen, or the heart. We offer and recommend the services of Dr Harold Pook, a visiting ultrasonographer for patients requiring ultrasonography or alternatively, depending on circumstances, we may recommend that your pet be taken to one…
Read MoreSpecialist Referrals
When a bird or animal develops an unusual illness or injury, there is often a need for specialised expertise and equipment to properly diagnose and treat the problem. Our clinic is a little unusual in that it offers specialist care for birds within the clinic as well as collaborating with other specialists if dogs, cats or…
Read MoreRadiography
Our hospital is fully equipped to take radiographs (often called X-rays) of your pet. Our veterinarians will discuss your pet’s case and conduct a thorough physical examination to determine if your pet requires radiographs. Radiographs are a very important tool to help us diagnose diseases in animals, particularly for conditions involving bones, the chest or…
Read MoreRabbit Dentistry
Rabbit Teeth – by Dr Phil Sacks Rabbits have 4 upper incisors teeth and 2 lower incisors – that fit between the upper onces. Rabbit teeth continue to grow throughout their lives. The bunny incisor teeth are to cut the grass, and the rabbit heek teeth are to grind the grass in a side ways…
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