by Kristi Green | Mar 22, 2016 | Pet Advice
Urinary problems in cats can range from behavioural spraying to serious medical diseases including the commonly diagnosed Feline Urinary Syndrome (FUS). Signs of FUS include frequent straining to urinate, blood in the urine and urinating in strange places around the...
by Kristi Green | Feb 22, 2016 | Pet Advice
Seizuring is a disturbing but relatively common condition seen in pet dogs and only occasionally in cats. A seizure is extremely distressing for both pets and their owners and veterinary attention should be sought immediately. Episodes may range from a few seconds of...
by Kristi Green | Feb 22, 2016 | Pet Advice
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a life threatening gastrointestinal disease that continues to be prevalent in the dog population. There is a very effective vaccine that is given as a course to puppies and on a regular annual or triennial basis to adult dogs. Unfortunately...
by Kristi Green | Nov 2, 2015 | Pet Advice
Lumps in dogs and cats occur in all shapes and sizes and in all locations ranging from the skin, mouth, toes and eyelids. Naturally the common question vets are asked when seeing a pet with a lump is “What is it?”. This is a very good question but not one we can...
by Kristi Green | Aug 24, 2015 | Pet Advice
Parasite treatment is often considered a priority in summer with owners concerned about fleas, however parasites are actually prevalent at all times of the year. Skin problems caused by flea-bite allergy are a common parasite related problem treated by the vet. A...
by Kristi Green | Jul 22, 2015 | Pet Advice
While many of us have a friend or family member with Diabetes Mellitus, it is less commonly known that dogs and cats can also develop this disease. Diabetes is associated with the poor production or uptake of the hormone insulin which controls blood glucose or sugar...
