Many common veterinary treatments, such as worming products and antibiotics, require owners to regularly administer oral medications to their pet. Whilst some pets will obligingly allow tablets to be popped down their throat, or at least eat them in food, other pets can prove more difficult. Here are some vet techniques for successfully medicating those […]
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We all love spending time outdoors on these long summer days, and our pets are no exception! The increased activity is great for their mental and physical health. To prevent some common warm-weather hazards from raining on your pet’s parade, follow these summer safety tips! Heat stress In hot weather, cats and dogs can be […]
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BRAVERY AWARD NOVEMBER 2020
Meet the adorable Brock, a 3-year-old Dogue De Bordeau. He paid us a visit last month after his owner’s noticed persistent black discharge from both eyes. His examination revealed bilateral Entropion – an abnormality of the eyelids whereby the eyelid rolls inwards, often causing the hair on the eyelids to rub against the cornea. […]
Is your pet joining you for a Christmas holiday trip? Follow these basic pet travel guidelines to keep everyone merry! Making a list and checking it twice Pets away from home can easily get disoriented and lost. Before you travel, check that your pet’s microchip registration details are up-to-date. If you are unsure, log onto […]
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BRAVERY AWARD OCTOBER 2020
Mr. Rafa paid us a visit last month to undergo routine desexing and hernia repair … what happened next was far from routine! We first met Rafa when he presented for a tummy upset in early October. Following a thorough physical examination, a blood test and xrays, no foreign body was identified. Dr Jon did […]
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Bravery Award July 2020
Meet the gorgeous Kishka – a 3-year-old Golden Retriever who presented to us last month in a somewhat ‘sticky’ situation! When Kishka began having difficulty chewing on one side and was seen to be bleeding from the mouth area, her owner’s brought her down to see the team at NWVC for further investigation. Upon […]
“Oh no! My dog isn’t a footballer but could he have just ‘done his knee?” One of the most common orthopedic conditions we see in dogs is cranial cruciate ligament disease, which is actually very similar to the injury seen in humans on the sporting field – rupture of the “ACL”. Cranial cruciate ligament disease […]
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Social isolation – a dream come true for our pets!
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised several challenges for our community, particularly when it comes to social isolation. However, our pets are likely to be enjoying the perks that arise from all this extra time at home! Here are a few ideas to help both you and your pet enjoy social distancing a whole lot more: […]
When it comes to pets and their behaviour, we like to refer to the saying, “there’s no such thing as bad behaviour, only normal behaviour in an inappropriate setting”. Put simply, what you may perceive as your pet’s “bad behaviour” is, in most cases, a normal response to a situation. The problem is, it’s just […]
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Bravery Award – February 2020
Vomiting pets are always cause for concern – especially when the vomit is blue or green! Can you guess what common household product saw Tilley admitted for a lifesaving procedure? Tilley’s owners acted quickly when they noticed Tilley shaking, hypersalivating and experiencing an episode of diarrhoea and blue tinged vomiting. They rushed Tilly to […]