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…
Continue readingPet Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a disease of glucose metabolism. It occurs most commonly in dogs, cats and guinea pigs. Glucose is required by every cell in the body for energy, and insulin is the hormone that allows the glucose to move from the blood into the cell so it can be used. Insulin…
Continue readingPeople 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…
Continue readingIt’s that time of the year again, the clocks have been set back and it seems to be getting colder and darker by the day. As we approach winter you may start to notice that your pets, especially the older ones, are starting to slow down. It’s probably just that it’s cold and they are…
Continue readingDid you know that over 40% of dogs and 30% of cats in Australia are classified as either overweight or obese?!!!! Much like with us, when an animal is overweight it can develop all kinds of health problems, such as painful arthritis, heart disease, breathing difficulties, diabetes, liver and pancreatic disease and even some types…
Continue readingPets can itch at any time of year, but we definitely see more of them in the warmer and more humid months. There can be many, many reasons why your pet is scratching and sometimes it can make everyone miserable (not just your poor pet!) with the constant licking and scratching, the self-trauma that sometimes occurs…
Continue readingEmma is accredited to perform PennHIP screening x-rays in clinic. PennHIP is the gold standard for early screening of canine hips to assess the risk of developing osteoarthritis, or Hip Dysplasia, at a later age. The PennHIP method was developed at the University of Pennsylvania in the US and has had many studies performed that indicate its superiority over traditional methods….
Continue readingPre-anaesthetic blood tests & Intravenous fluids help reduce the risks of anaesthesia and improve recovery. We recommend them for every pet. What are the benefits of pre-anaesthetic bloods? All animals that come in for surgery will undergo a thorough physical exam including inspection of their gum colour and capillary refill time, auscultation of their chest…
Continue readingThis quarter (Nov-Jan) we are focusing on parasite control in our furry friends. Anyone that has been in to the clinic for vaccinations would know we are currently offering free worming to all pets that present for vaccination during this time. But what about the other parasites?? It is FINALLY starting to warm up, and this…
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