Latest articles by Yvette Bell
Dogs
It's always nerve-wracking when your pet has an operation. Even routine surgeries such as having your pet neutered will give many owners butterflies. This is completely understandable, they are your babies after all! Yo…
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…
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.
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…
Horses
These days it's pretty common for horses and ponies to live well into their twenties and even beyond. With the advancements we make in equine care and veterinary medicine, we are able to maximise their health and welfare…
