My Young Female Cat Seems In Pain
My young female cat seems in pain … Click here to read more …
Veterinary Locums In The UK
Over the years I have employed a number of veterinary locums, many from Australia and New Zealand and when I was younger I worked as a locum myself so I have seen both sides of the coin.
I have a website devoted to the subject describing working conditions, salaries etc. which you can read HERE.
Also I have some amusing locum stories which you can read HERE
Scott
Aural Hematoma In The Dog.
Very often clients are surprised to find a swelling in their dog’s ear has come up overnight … Click here to read more …
Animal Chaplains
Some animal chaplains have their own congregations and are affiliated to a particular religion … Click here to read more …
Back Problems In The Dachshund
The ” Sausage Dog ” appearance and the long back that attracts this attention is just what is responsible for the most major condition that this breed suffers from. Click here to read more …
Antifreeze Poisoning In Dogs And Cats.
Every year a great number of dogs and cats are poisoned by swallowing ethylene glycol based antifreeze, another surprising source of ethylene glycol is in ” snow globes ” Click here to read more …
My Dog Ate An Ant Trap.
This is something I have been asked about quite a lot recently. Ant traps seem to be good way to get rid of ants which can infest your house. Click here to read more …
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass
Why do dogs eat grass? This is something which is frequently asked … Click here to read more …
Ear Disease In The Dog.
External ear disease in the dog a concise guide for dog owners.
Mast Cell Tumours In Dogs
Mast Cell Tumours - A short concise guide for dog owners. Click here to read more …
Polycystic Kidney Disease In Cats
The pathology of the disease is that cysts form and enlarge in the kidneys as the cat gets older … Click here to read more …
Grape and raisin toxicity in the dog.
One of the veterinary poison control centers has said that in their experience as few as seven grapes or raisins have been know to be toxic so this is something all dog owners should be aware of. Click here to read more …
Prednisolone In The Dog
There are a number of drugs available to control inflammation and suppress the immune system in dogs an example of this is prednisolone Click here to read more …
The Responsibilities Of Owning A Dog
Pet ownership is fast becoming more popular for many. The reasons are obvious. Pet lovers do benefit a great deal from having a furry friend around them. Click here to read more …
Macadamia Nut Poisoning In The Dog
A couple of years ago a friend called me in the evening concerned that his dog had become poisoned with eating macadamia nuts. Click here to read more …
Chewing Gum { Xylitol } Poisoning In The Dog
Chewing gum can be toxic to dogs Click here to read more …
Chinchillas As Pets
Chinchillas are small rodents belonging to the Chinchillidae family, they are almost the size of rabbit Click here to read more …
Felimazole
Felimazole tablets are given to control hyperthyroidism in cats Click here to read more …
Aortic Thromboembolism In The Cat
Like twisted stomach in the dog it is a young vet’s nightmare scenario … Click here to read more …
International aid
The chap from Kathmandu I felt was different, in that case I was pleased to offer him general advice Click here to read more …
Lameness in the cat, my cat is lame.
One of the commonest things that a small animal veterinary surgeons sees in his consulting room is lame cats. Click here to read more …
Training your puppy not to bite.
Bite Inhibition is one of the most important things your puppy must learn Click here to read more …
The Dachshund
Dachshunds are loved by everyone. Well, who wouldn’t love these short-legged and elongated dog breed? Click here to read more …
Pet Insurance
Keeping a pet is a rewarding experience which many of us enjoy, but it can also be expensive. Click here to read more …
Synulox augmentin clavamox for the dog and cat
Useful in a range of disease situations such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, soft tissue infections such as abscesses, skin disease and dental disease. Click here to read more …
Snakes In Mindanao
Over here there are a number of poisonous snakes Click here to read more …
Dog and Cat Vaccines - An Update
Giving all the available components of the dog vaccine each year? Now that is in my view another story altogether … Click here to read more …
Anal Furunculosis In The dog
The bottom line is that no single technique has been shown to result in a consistent cure … Click here to read more …
Chocolate Poisoning In The Dog
Christmas day is a good day for chocolate poisoning as well … Click here to read more …
The Norwegian Forest Cat
They were believed to be the house cats of the Vikings … Click here to read more …
Adopt An Adult Cat
Most adult cats have found themselves in animal shelters from no fault of their own … Click here to read more …
Rottweilers Reunited
If this involves a bit of technology then so much the better in my case … Click here to read more …
Sarcoptic Mange In The Dog
This highly contagious disease is caused by a mite called sarcoptes scabei Click here to read more …
Aspirin Poisoning In The Cat
Cats are more susceptible to the effects of aspirin than are dogs … Click here to read more …
Overweight Dogs
The reasons for this rise is similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise …. Click here to read more …
Feline Urological Syndrome
You are just trying to make more money out of me by charging me a consultation fee as well … Click here to read more …
Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is not a serious disease in most healthy dogs, however it is extremely contagious … Click here to read more …
Arthritis In The Dog
As dogs reach the older age group one of the commonest conditions I treat is arthritis … Click here to read more …
Bitch Spays
The advantages and disadvantages of bitch spays … Click here to read more …
The History of Veterinary Medicine
The first age would be the period distant ancient history, The Dark Ages if you like … Click here to read more …
Rats and Ratatouille
As I have always said rats actually make very good pets in my experience … Click here to read more …
Tail Docking In The Dog
And she was appalled to learn that someone had amputated her dog’s tail … Click here to read more …
X-ray Video
Dr Cormack one of our local doctors came to my clinic in May this year to make a short video, as it is now on YouTube it is easy to show it to you. Click here to read more …
Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Clinical signs may vary from the very slight to the severe … Click here to read more …
Why Do Dogs Lick People ?
I can visualise generations Labradors running into my consulting room … Click here to read more …
Twisted Stomach in the Dog [ GDV, Volvulus, Bloat ]
This condition affects dogs from large breeds … Click here to read more …
Cat Acne
This is a relatively common disease and mainly occurs in the chin area … Click here to read more …
Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs make a docile though somewhat unresponsive pet … Click here to read more …
Summertime Veterinary Problems
Small animal vets are busy in the summer and farm vets are busy in the winter … Click here to read more …
The Dalmatian
Many irresponsible breeders and puppy farms then cashed in on the breeds rising popularity … Click here to read more …