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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats Chronic Kidney disease is one of the most common diseases of cats, usually occurring in cats aged 7 and over. Cats, like most mammals, have 2 kidneys located just under the lower spine. The kidneys filter and remove waste products from the blood. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is diagnosed … Read more

Cat Vaccinations & General Care There are up to 6 vaccinations we give cats annually depending on their lifestyle, for example, do they spend most their time indoors/outdoors? and how much contact they have with other cats etc. To ensure your cat will be able to go into a cattery at short notice if necessary, … Read more

Water Intake Test For Your Pet Sometimes your vet may ask you to quantify your pets’ water intake to check if they are drinking too much as this can be a marker of disease. Water intake can vary depending on many factors, including the weather, the type of food your cat eats and how much … Read more

Hyperthyroidism in Cats What is the function of the Thyroid glands? The thyroids are two glands in the ventral (underside) neck just to either side of the trachea (windpipe). The thyroids secrete a hormone known as Thyroxine that regulates metabolism. An overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism) is quite common in older cats. The most common sign of … Read more

Lumps & Bumps Many animals develop lumps or “masses”, particularly as they become older. They are one of the most common reasons pets are presented for examination to the vet clinic. Some lumps are benign (not harmful) and others can be malignant (spread either locally or to other parts of the body). A lump is … Read more

Hyper Adreno Corticism (HAD) “Cushing’s disease” Cushing’s Disease is one of the most common hormonal (endocrine) diseases of older dogs. It results in the body making too much cortisol – the “stress hormone” of the body which causes a weakened immune system and damage to many tissues in the body. Signs can include Tendency to … Read more

How To Do A Food Allergy Trial For Your Pet Your vet has recommended a food allergy trial – we usually do this when a pet has either skin disease or recurrent intestinal issues that make us suspect food may be the cause. Food Elimination trials are a bit annoying and tedious to do, but … Read more

Neutering of Dogs In the past, Veterinarians in Australia have generally advised that all dogs are neutered (in males this is Castration, in Females this is Spaying) at around 6 months. New research has given us new information that, in some breeds, can challenge this view. It is important to note that the research (“Assisting … Read more

Itchy Animals – Causes & Treatment One of the most common issues pet owners bring in their animals to see us, particularly dogs, is because of itching, scratching and ear infections. The cause of the itching can be very different, but the outcome – an unhappy and sometimes self traumatised animal – is often the … Read more

Heart Murmurs Sometimes during routine consultations, your vet may diagnose a heart murmur. This is often unexpected and stressful to hear – the below will help provide a clear understanding of what this might mean for you and your loved pet. What is the function of the heart? First, let’s go back to basics – … Read more