by Braden Collins | May 26, 2017 | information centre
Hip dysplasia is a relatively common problem in medium to large sized dogs which can cause a lot of pain and arthritis in affected dogs. What is Hip Dysplasia? The hip joint is what we call a “ball and socket” joint. The ball at the top of the femur (the bone in the...
by Braden Collins | May 23, 2017 | information centre
Sarcoma Removal in a Dog. This video is of a dog with a type of tumour called sarcoma. Sacromas are a cancer of the “connective tissue” in the body, such as bones, fibrous tissue and fat. In this case, it is a liposarcoma, which is a tumour of the fat...
by Braden Collins | May 10, 2017 | information centre
As many people have now heard, a new strain of Parvovirus has been found in Australia. This has produced a large amount of stress and anxiety amongst dog owners. So what does this new strain really mean to you if you own a dog? The story in the media: The media has...
by Braden Collins | Apr 20, 2017 | information centre
Just like people, dogs can develop diabetes. This is almost always insulin responsive (type 1) diabetes, unlike cats where type 2 diabetes is more common. The first thing most owners notice is the dog drinking and peeing a lot more than normal. This is because there...
by Braden Collins | Apr 13, 2017 | information centre
I’m sure that most dog owners by now are aware that chocolate can be fatal in dogs if eaten is sufficient quantities. This doesn’t mean you need to panic if you’ve been giving your Labrador a tiny bit of chocolate every now and then. However, if your dog has broken in...
by Braden Collins | Apr 6, 2017 | information centre
Why is my cat eating lots but losing weight? This is quite a common question from owners of elderly cats. The owners often report that the cat always seems to be looking for food, is a bit restless, and losing weight. As soon as we hear this, we start thinking about a...
