Tips for Making Veterinary Visits Less Stressful Understanding that vet visits can be anxiety-inducing for both pets and owners, we have compiled a list of

Coughing Dogs Understanding the Common Causes and Diagnostic Challenges We frequently see dogs with persistent coughing problems. Identifying the root cause can be quite a

Brachycephalic Obstruction Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in flat faced dogs Dogs with short faces are technically referred to as Brachycephalic (Greek roots; short head) and include

Epilepsy and Seizures What is a seizure? A seizure, also called a convulsion or fit, refers to a temporary and involuntary disturbance of normal brain

Distichiasis, Trichiasis and/or Ectopic Cilia Surgery (Bilateral trans-palpebral conjunctival resection and/or focal nitrous cryotherapy) Distichiasis is a condition that affects dogs and cats in which an

Ear infections in dogs What causes ear infections in dogs? Dogs have very long ear canals which is why the earpieces we use to look down

Cruciate Disease What are the cruciate ligaments? There are 2 cruciate ligaments in each knee, and we often hear about them through footballers injuring them

Euthanasia – how will we know when it is time? Written by Dr Anne Rainbow BSc.BVMS The decision to euthanase a pet is hard. I

10 Health Tips For Arthritis in Dogs & Cats Dogs and cats can become arthritic, particularly as they age, in the same way as people

Luxating Patella What is a Luxating Patella? Patella is the medical term for kneecap, the bone that forms the front of the knee (known as

Diabetes Mellitus – Management after diagnosis It is always a big shock to find out your pet is Diabetic and requires glucose monitoring and insulin injections. When first

Cataracts and Cataract Surgery Understanding cataracts The lens is responsible for focusing light on the retina (called accommodation), although this function is poorly developed in