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Osteoarthritis and your pet

Osteoarthritis and your pet

Osteoarthritis  noun  from the latin ɒs.ti.əʊ.ɑːˈθraɪ.tɪs a disease that causes pain and stiffness in the joints (= places where two bones are connected) The pet form of osteoarthritis is the same as the human-form – the human form – inflammation of the bones and...
Grass Seed Dangers in Dogs

Grass Seed Dangers in Dogs

Grass-seed season: medical problems caused by grass seeds peak in spring… Most dogs love to run and play in the yard, but for some, it can end up being a less-than-pleasant experience. Grass seed wounds – if ignored they can cause a lot of pain and...
Snakes are now active!

Snakes are now active!

Did you know? Fact: When snakes first come out of hibernation their venom toxicity is at it’s highest and they are usually far more aggressive! And they are already out and about as one unlucky pooch discovered last weekend! Well unlucky but lucky because his...
Skin Health

Skin Health

Skin conditions are one of the most common issues we see across our clinics and can cause significant discomfort for your pet. We usually see an increase in cases during the warmer months from Spring though summer when allergies are more prone, and our pets are...
Common Problems – Fractured Tooth

Common Problems – Fractured Tooth

A surprisingly common finding at routine veterinary health checks is a fractured tooth. By Dr Maddie Rowe B.Sc. DVM.  This often occurs in dogs that are given bones as a part of their diet, or who like to chew on hard objects. In most instances, the tooth is able to...