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Atopic dermatitis
What is atopy?The immune system plays a crucial role in keeping harmful intruders under control, such as bacteria and viruses that can otherwise cause serious disease. Atopy is a type of allergy where the immune system has an inappropriate overreaction to common...
Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism or HyperA)
What is Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is one the most commonly diagnosed hormonal (or endocrine) disease in senior dogs. Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body, relating signals to different organs to make sure...
When Should I Get My Dog Desexed? Early Vs Late Desexing
When should I get my dog desexed? This is one of the most common questions we get asked during a routine puppy consultation. Continue reading for some answers to these commonly asked questions about desexing! For more specific answers on desexing based on the breed or...
The Best Age for Desexing Dog Based on Breed and Weight
There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answer when it comes to deciding when to desex your dog. The following studies are simply a guideline that may help you make a more informed decision. However, your decision may be influenced by additional factors such as: - Increased...
Top 5 Pet Friendly Plants to brighten your home
So now that you know about all the plants we need to keep OUT of our homes (if you haven’t seen my previous blog click here), as promised - today’s blog will be all about… PET FRIENDLY PLANTS!I personally love having plants at home but after getting my puppy Putty, I...
7 Popular Household Plants That Are Toxic For Dogs & Cats
With all of us spending so much time inside during COVID19, plant ownership is definitely on the rise. With this in mind, it’s particularly important we ensure any new plants we’re bringing into our home are also safe for our furbabies!Despite being a vet myself, I...
My Dog’s Eyes are Red and Swollen: Cherry Eye in Dogs
What is cherry eye? Cherry eye (prolapse of the third eyelid) is an eye condition which is commonly seen in dogs, but can also occur in cats. Unlike humans, dogs and cats have three eyelids. The third eyelid is located in the inner corner of the eyes and is normally...
Heart Murmur in Dogs
The Heart Anatomy The heart is a hollow, muscular organ that is made up of four chambers (the right atrium and the left atrium as well as the right ventricle and the left ventricle). These four chambers are separated by a wall and two valves. The tricuspid valve...
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury
What is the cranial cruciate ligament? The cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) in dogs is the equivalent to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans. The cranial cruciate ligament is one of many ligaments in the dog’s knee, connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the...
Arthritis
What is arthritis? Arthritis by definition is simply inflammation of the joint. While many people think of arthritis as a faraway thing, in only the really old pets, it can actually begin as early as a 1 year of age and can progress to being a huge issue by the time...