The Veterinary Expert| Pet Health
The veterinary expert provides information about important conditions of dogs and cats such as arthrits, hip dysplasia, cruciate disease, diabetes, epilepsy and fits.
Have you noticed a behaviour change as your dog gets older? How many times have we heard someone say that their dog is getting grumpy in their old age? It is also not uncommon for people to talk about how their pet develops ‘selective deafness’ and tends to ‘do as they please’; in other words, […]
In an earlier article about Elbow Dysplasia in dogs, orthopaedic expert Rob Rayward helped us to understand the ‘normal’ elbow joint. Here he looks into elbow dysplasia in dogs; a common cause of lameness in growing dogs. What is Elbow Dysplasia? Elbow Dysplasia simply means ‘abnormal development of the elbow joint’. The term Elbow Dysplasia […]
Given the option, the death of our pets is a topic most of us prefer not to talk about. It can cause intense anxiety and may also evoke awkward feelings in relation to our own mortality. Yet an unavoidable aspect of becoming attached to our pets is the inevitable experience of grief in relation to […]
The pre-anaesthetic period – what you need to know Admission Your pet will be admitted to the veterinary practice either by a vet or a veterinary nurse so they can ask questions to help in planning of the anaesthetic. It is important to know when your pet last ate and whether they are on any […]