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.
by Braden Collins | Nov 17, 2017 | information centre
Arthritis in cats and dogs is one of the most common conditions we treat. With pets living longer than every before, we will see arthritis affecting most pets before the end of their lives. What Causes Arthritis? We actually divide arthritis into several groups....
by Braden Collins | Nov 15, 2017 | information centre
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Atopy, or atopic dermatitis, is the result of air-borne allergens such as pollens and dust mites contacting the skin and causing an allergic reaction. We find atopy is particularly common in spring and...
by Braden Collins | Nov 14, 2017 | information centre
Congenital heart disease – aortic stenosis Aortic stenosis is one of the more common congenital heart defects in dogs. The condition is often discovered in apparently healthy dogs by a vet during a routine examination (such as before vaccination). If your vet...
by Braden Collins | Nov 13, 2017 | information centre
Anal glands (also called anal sacs) are small glands on the side of a dog’s bottom. They are in a roughly 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock position, and are used as a form of scent identification/marking by dogs and cats. It is actually these glands that dogs...
