Snail Pellets and Pets

Over the last few weeks, we have seen several cases where dogs have eaten snail pellets. This has cost one dog its life, and has caused a lot of suffering in other dogs. With spring just around the corner, people’s minds are turning to their gardens, and this is when...

How to we treat a lump?

Last week I posted a “what is this lump” post. The answer: it is a mast cell tumour. It couldn’t be accurately diagnosed by just looking at it or feeling it. It could only be diagnosed by taking a sample and examining it under the microscope. The problem with trying...

What is this lump?

What is this lump? I don’t know either. Even after 17 years of being a vet. I recently saw a dog with two lumps. The dog was seen by another vet around 12-18 months ago and was told that the lumps were lipomas, which are benign, fatty lumps that we don’t need to worry...