by Braden Collins | Nov 23, 2017 | information centre
Cataracts are a common cause of blindness in dogs and cats. They may occur secondary to genetic causes, following trauma or inflammation in the eye, or as a result of diabetes. Without treatment, affected pets are blind. Fortunately we can now offer cataract surgery...
by Braden Collins | Nov 22, 2017 | information centre
Endocardiosis is a condition commonly affecting dogs such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. In this condition, they heart valves “shrivel” and become leaky. Initially this causes a heart murmur, which your vet may be able to hear when conducting a...
by Braden Collins | Nov 21, 2017 | information centre
Dilated Cardiomyopathy is a heart condition which most commonly affects large breed dogs such as dobermans and rottweilers. It is characterised by the heart muscle “stretching”, causing the heart to become enlarged and the pumping less...
by Braden Collins | Nov 20, 2017 | information centre
The Bunbury and Eaton Vet Clinics are advising clients to be aware of common Christmas hazards for pets. “The two most common things we see are dogs developing a condition called pancreatitis from eating Christmas leftovers, and cats swallowing tinsel which can cause...
by Braden Collins | Nov 20, 2017 | information centre
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is a common condition affecting short-faced dogs. It is a combination of several problems, which may include stenotic nares (small nostrils), long soft palate, everted laryngeal sacules, and tracheal hypoplasia. It can...
by Braden Collins | Nov 19, 2017 | information centre
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common condition affecting older, entire male dogs. Fortunately the treatment is relatively straight forward if treated promptly, either with chemical or surgical castration.
