Archive: Sep 2020
Puppy
Vocalisation is very common in puppies. It includes whining, crying, howling or barking. These are things that are generally behavioural in nature, and will usually settle down with time and careful management from their…
Horses
Laminitis can be a very painful, even life-threatening condition for some ponies. Once diagnosed, further testing may be recommended to check for underlying conditions that predispose the pony to getting laminitis; these…
Dogs
Moving to a new house is a stressful time. With lots of rushing around and packing, plus the time needed to get settled in at the other end. But what about our pets? Sometimes they can be forgotten in all of the hustle a…
Common Conditions
What is EMS? EMS is a condition in which we see insulin dysregulation (basically poor control of insulin) in association with the typical signs of fat accumulation, increased body condition and a tendency for laminitis.
Dogs
Hypoparathyroidism occurs when the body does not produce enough parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone is secreted by the parathyroid glands (located in the neck adjacent to the thyroid glands) and helps keep the amoun…
At the Vet
In short, yes. If you ring a vet practice and ask for a home visit, they will often be able to arrange a mutually convenient time to come out to you. We can all appreciate the desire to have your veterinarian visit you a…
