Category Archives: Best Practices

Dental care for your pet

Posted on July 28, 2026 Posted inBest Practices, Health Reminders, Old Cats, Old Dogs, Preventative HealthTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Best practice vet care, Pet Dental Care, preventative health for your pet

Dental disease is one of the most common complaints we see in veterinary practice. In fact, about 3 out of 4 dogs and cats over the age of 2 years of age have some degree of dental disease. So what is it dental disease in my pet? Dental disease, or more correctly, periodontal disease (meaning…

Prophylactic Gastropexy – Preventing GDV

Posted on February 26, 2020 Posted inAnimal Surgery, Best Practices, Clinic, Dog HealthTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Best practice vet care, Dog Surgery, GDV, preparing your pet for surgery

What is Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)? Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (often called “GDV” or “bloat”) is a life-threatening condition in which the stomach fills with air (dilatation) and twists upon itself (volvulus). How does it occur? Production of gas is a normal part of the digestive process. Bloat occurs when something prevents the normal…

Storm Fears and Phobias

Posted on January 11, 2020 Posted inAnimal behaviour, Best Practices

Fear of storms is a common complaint amongst dog owners. Some breeds are over represented, mostly the herding breeds such as Border Collies, Australian Shepherds and their crosses. But any animal can suffer from a fear of storms. Fears may range from fairly mild to severe panic, and you may observe signs in your pet…

Rabbit Care

Posted on April 9, 2019 Posted inAnimal behaviour, Best Practices, Clinic, Health Reminders, Preventative Health, Rabbits

Tips and advice about Rabbit Care Rabbits can make great pets, they are intelligent, sociable and not to mention adorable! Rabbits generally live for 5-8 years depending on their environment and breed, but they can live for as long as 12 years. So, if you are considering adding a bunny to your family ensure you…

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in Dogs

Posted on July 19, 2018 Posted inBest Practices, Clinic, Old Dogs, SurgeryTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Best practice vet care

Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) disease is a very common cause of hindlimb lameness in dogs. Partial or complete rupture of the CrCL can occur causing instability of the stifle joint (knee). Injury can cause acute pain and over time leads to chronic degeneration of the joint, cartilage wear, and in some cases meniscal injury (cartilage…

Vaccinations – Does my pet need them and how often?

Posted on May 23, 2018 Posted inBest Practices, Clinic, Health Reminders, Preventative HealthTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Best practice vet care, Preventable Diseases, preventative health for your pet, vaccinate your pet, vaccinations

People often ask how often their pet needs vaccinating: it’s one of the most common questions I hear in consultation. There are varying opinions but most vets will ground their recommendations in science. Most vaccines are registered for yearly use. This means they will guarantee efficacy for a 12 month period after the initial puppy…

Low-Stress Handling

Posted on February 11, 2018 Posted inAnnouncements, Best Practices, ClinicTags:Armidale Vet Clinic, Best practice vet care, Reducing stress

Here at NEVS we utilise and adhere to the low-stress handling guidelines outlined by the Low-Stress Handling University. This movement, pioneered by Marty Becker and the late Sophia Yin in America is gaining fast momentum all over the world. So what is Low-Stress Handling and why is it important for you, your pet, and us? Every…