by Braden Collins | Aug 25, 2017 | information centre
While most of us look forward to the end of the winter, spring can present a few problems for our pets. We find that spring is one of the busiest times for us, with the same issues recurring every year. Because these problems are common and we see them time and again,...
by Braden Collins | Aug 17, 2017 | information centre
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...
by Braden Collins | Jun 14, 2017 | information centre
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...
by Braden Collins | Jun 9, 2017 | information centre
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...
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...
