Hypothyroidism in dogs occurs when there is a decrease of thyroid hormones in the body. Thyroid hormones are very important as they affect almost all functions of metabolism. The cause of hypothyroidism is not usually known, but we do know that most of the time the problem originates in the pituitary gland and that middle-aged…
Pet food is readily available from many sources including your veterinarian, pet shops, supermarkets and even the local Chinese corner store but what you feed your pets is not a decision to be made lightly, because what you put into their tummies will influence their long-term health. The goal, always, should be to feed well…
Written by Dr Koba Heyns The Digestive System of Your Rabbit Rabbits can make adorable pets, but their needs are very different from dogs and cats. Most ill rabbits are due to food related illnesses, so hopefully this article will help you look after your bunny the best you can. Rabbit’s digestive tracts are unique…
Little puppies are cute. The soft puppy kisses, adorable puppy eyes and general puppy goofiness. What’s not to love? Well… what isn’t so cute are the poopies in the house or stepping in those unexpected wee puddles (somehow worse with socks on, than barefoot). So, what is the best way to train puppies on how…
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury is very common in dogs, but rare in cats. This ligament is in the dog and cat’s knee and it runs from the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). In humans it is called the Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL. The ligament is one of the main forward-backward stabilisers…
Rex is a middle aged happy go lucky dog. During his usual petting session his owners noticed a small lump on his throat area. They did not think that much of it but thought to mention it to us at the next annual check-up. And thank goodness they did! A sample of the lump revealed…
If you are anything like me, you spend a lot of face-time with your dog. And I’m not talking about phone chatting. There is usually a fair amount of kissing, licking and general “up in your grill” time. But there is nothing like a good dose of bad dog breath to spoil the mood. Bad…
Obesity plays a tremendous role in the quality of life of your pet Negative effects Increased weight increases the burden on your pet’s muscles and bones. This can cause arthritis, cruciate ligament disease and disc disease. Excess fat can put pressure on the trachea causing tracheal collapse. Too much insulation causes difficulty in cooling down…
As vets, anaesthetic and sedation are things that we are very comfortable with and that we do on a daily basis. But, we realise that it can be very scary and daunting when your fur-child must anaesthetised or sedated. We’d like to equip you with more information regarding anaesthetic and sedation in pets. What is…
Bentley’s story Few things can prepare an owner for the shock of suddenly finding that your beloved dachshund cannot walk anymore. This is exactly what happened to Bentley’s mom. Bentley ate his breakfast without incident, but moments later, his owner realised his back legs were weak and that he could not walk. Luckily, she did…
