First Aid for Dogs – Dog Seizure
There can be many causes of seizures. Possibilities include a seizure disorder or epilepsy, toxicity, head injury, liver or kidney disease or strokes. Symptoms of a dog seizure include collapsing, jerking movements, stiffening, twitching and
What to Look for in Your Veterinarian
Before becoming a vet I spent a lot of hours visiting and doing placements in different veterinary clinics. It was eye opening, to say the least. There were huge, purpose-built hospitals with all the bells
First Aid for Dogs – General tips
If you are a dog owner, this is an important article. It gives you an idea of how to perform basic first aid, what to do/not to do in an emergency situation and a few
Dogs may bleed for a number of reasons. These include a car accident or animal fight (and in this case your should also read first aid for dogs in the event of a car accident
First Aid for Dogs – Insect Sting
We all know that dogs love to sniff and to run about in the grass. And this can result in them disturbing insects that bite like bees, wasps and mosquitos. Dogs will commonly have a
First Aid for Dogs – Serious Injury or Car Accident
A car accident for a dog can result in very serious injuries and sometimes be fatal. Often there will be obvious signs of trauma but sometimes there will be internal injuries that may not be obvious,
Brachycephalic or short-nosed dogs: what you need to know!
What could be cuter than the deliciously squeezable face of a Pug? Or more fashionable than a French Bulldog? It’s impossible not to fall head over heals for these ‘squishy faced’ dog breeds. They also
Hip Dysplasia in dogs: an update
A couple of years ago, I wrote an article on here about hip dysplasia. But since it is such a hot topic in the Veterinary World right now I decided to write an update, with
Help your dog live a long, happy & comfortable life
A member of your family is getting on in years, and it’s hard to know how to care for them. No, I’m not talking about Great Aunty Gladys, I’m talking about your furry canine friend.
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs
It’s not just footballers that rupture their Cranial Cruciate Ligament, and in fact it is the most common orthopaedic injury in our canine counterparts. It is therefore not surprising that it is the most researched
Vet check: Pancreatitis in Dogs
Dr Abbie Tipler is back this month to chat to us about Pancreatitis in dogs. It is a fairly common disease, especially in dogs who are overweight. Dr Abbie works at Mosman Vet in Sydney
Dr Abbie Tipler is back for our September Vet Check looking at Hip Dysplasia in dogs. Dr Abbie works at Mosman Vet in Sydney and once again has taken some time out of her busy
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