Doggie Dementia 01 June 2022 It has lots of names; doggy dementia, canine Alzheimer’s, canine brain ageing, canine senility, or canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS). This can get confusing – especially for owne… Read more
Aural (Ear) Haematoma 02 March 2022 We see our friends shaking their head, flopping their ears from side to side. Is it an ear infection? Might it be a grass seed? Sometimes we hope that these conditions will just disa… Read more
Diabetes in Dogs 03 November 2020 Just like in humans, Diabetes Mellitus is relatively common in dogs. The disease in dogs is most like Type 1 Diabetes seen in children, where there is a lack of insulin produced in the body. I… Read more
Anatomy of the Stifle 01 September 2020 We regularly discuss the benefits of joint support in our animals. This may be through high quality diets, surgical intervention, or medicinal support. The dog stifle joint is not unlike… Read more
Osteoarthritis this Winter 01 July 2020 Healthy joints allow your dog to run and play without pain. Joints involved in motion are surrounded by lubricating synovial fluid and the ends of the bone are covered in elastic articular cartilage… Read more
Hip Dysplasia In Dogs 01 May 2018 Hip dysplasia is a deformity of the hip joint (coxofemoral joint) that occurs during an animal's growth period. Many large breed dog owners have heard of it, but the fact is that anyone owning a dog… Read more
Canine Mast Cell Tumours 26 July 2017 Incidence Mast cell tumours (MCT) in dogs are very common, accounting for approximately 20% of all skin tumours in dogs. For most dogs, the underlying cause promoting the development of the tumour is… Read more
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) 26 July 2017 The Newest Treatment for Canine ACL Rupture. Rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in the knee (stifle) is the most common Orthopaedic Injury in the dog. Read more
Canine Patellar Luxation 26 July 2017 The patella is the small ovoid shaped bone located at the front of the knee (stifle) joint. It is located within the tendon of the powerful quadriceps muscle and slides within a groove on the lower e… Read more
Itchy Skin 26 July 2017 Itchy skin is a common problem for many dogs. It can range from the occasional scratch through to severe, debilitating, generalized irritation and infection. Some dogs may have localized skin problem… Read more
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture 25 July 2017 The cruciate ligaments, the cranial and the caudal, of the stifle (knee) joint are cross shaped ligaments that connect the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). They are located within the sti… Read more
Acute Pancreatitis in the Dog 25 July 2017 The pancreas is one of the organs associated with digestion, including digestion of fat and also glucose control. It is located next to the small intestines, stomach and the liver in the front part o… Read more
Genetic DNA Analysis 25 July 2017 Are you ready to uncover the breeds that make your dog truly one-of-a-kind? There is now testing available called “Wisdom Panel” that uses DNA analysis to offer breed detection. When you understand… Read more
