This is Clooney. When he was adopted from a shelter it was believed that he had been desexed. Thirteen years later, he was brought in for a consult and was diagnosed with an abdominal mass. Upon investigation, it was concluded that the mass would require surgery to be removed. The mass turned out to be an abdominal testicle – with a diameter of 63mm. Clooney only weighed 5 kg and such a large abdominal mass would have been a serious problem had it not been removed. Clooney is certainly much […]

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  Adult paralysis tick, and an engorged paralysis tick after feeding The Australian paralysis tick Ixodes holocyclus receives its name from the highly potent toxin it injects into its victims whilst it feeds. This toxin is only dangerous to humans through prolonged contact or in the event of a severe allergic reaction, however in regards to our pets, this toxin can cause paralysis and in some cases, death. The paralysis ticks size and appearance can vary as highlighted by the image above, but generally if found, the paralysis tick may […]

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There are many benefits to enrolling your puppy into a puppy pre-school class, as the skills they learn as puppies will be carried into adulthood, so it’s important to ensure they are receiving the right training at the right time. Between the ages of eight and 14 weeks of age a puppy is considered to be in its ‘critical socialisation period’, and its important that our puppies are exposed to a wide variety of dogs and other people to help acclimatise them to later life. Our puppy pre school facilities; […]

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Australians love their cats, and more households are getting cats each year. But, compared to dogs, cats still aren’t getting the care they need and deserve. Since the days of the ancient Egyptians and throughout history, cats have earned their reputation as affectionate, intelligent, clean, playful and fun family pets. As a cat owner, you probably agree! Regular veterinary care is the best way to keep your cat healthy and happy. There are almost 4 million pet cats in Australia, but they are less likely to receive regular health checks […]

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Identifying chronic pain in the older cat is not always easy. Cats are solitary survivors and can be very secretive about demonstrating pain and discomfort. Look for changes in general behaviour, interactions and activity levels. Are they eating less? Are they more grumpy than usual? Do their coats appear to have more dandruff, or be dull looking? Cats who are too sore to adequately grooms often develop dry lack lustre coats. Some environmental changes you can make at home for a senior cat are; Regular nail trimming helps maintain proper […]

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Like us, as they get older, cats and dogs are more likely to develop health problems. Common age-related conditions in cats and dogs include arthritis, heart disease, dental disease and diabetes. So as your pet ages it becomes even more important for you to keep an eye on his or her health! When does a pet become ‘senior’? Smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs, and cats live longer than dogs. However, as a general rule your pet is considered senior if he or she is aged seven […]

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Scouts initial assessment Scout was a middle-aged domestic short-hair cat who was hit by a car. Scout had sustained severe facial and pelvic fractures and one of her eyes was beyond repair and the other had sustained nerve damage. She had multiple wounds over her body. She could not stand, was having difficulty sustaining normal blood pressure and her facial injuries were causing problems with her breathing. Scout was placed on an intraveous drip, was given pain relief and antibotics. She had a nasal oxygen catheter placed to aid in […]

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Geoffrey is a 7 year old Himalayan cross who went missing for 5 days, and when he eventually returned, had suffered a severe fracture to his femur in his left hind leg. The image below shows the severity of the break. Geoffreys femur had shattered into several pieces Geoffrey had suffered a comminuted fracture (a fracture where the bone has broken into several pieces) and had a lot of overriding (bone that has slipped out of its usual position) due to the break being 5 days old when he was […]

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