Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus – Bloat

This radiograph shows what a little kid might call the “bottom sign”. That might sound funny, but this is actually one of the most serious conditions we see as vets. This radiograph tells us that this dog has a twisted stomach, and it needs emergency treatment. This...

Avoiding a trip to the vet this Christmas

Let’s face it. No one wants to take their pet to the vet over the Christmas break. And you vet probably wants a bit of time off as well. But every year, we see the same Christmas related problems. Here are our top tips for avoiding a trip to the vet this Christmas....

Parvovirus: Choose Your Needle

Every summer, we see a spike in the number of parvovirus cases seen at our clinics. With summer just around the corner, I don’t want to see another case of Parvovirus. Ever. But how effective is the vaccine? How safe is the vaccine? I wanted to find a way to...

What are the signs of snake bite?

We are already hearing reports of snakes being seen in the South West, and with Summer just around the corner, it is important everyone knows what to do if their pet is bitten or found with a snake. If you find your pet with a snake, take it straight to the vets...

The Brachycephalic Challenge

If you have a French Bulldog, pug or any other short-faced dog you need to do the Brachycephalic Challenge before summer. I would like to set a test for all owners of brachycephalic (short-faced) dogs. Can your dog walk around a footy oval in less than 10 minutes? If...