Life and Death
Cats
Discovering that your cat has been hit by a car can be an extremely worrying time. You will have concerns about what injuries your cat might have. And you are likely to be anxious about what sort of recovery they might m…
Life and Death
Have you ever wondered about the differences between human and veterinary medicine? A GP or pre-operative consultation will usually involve questions about your symptoms rather than a ‘nose to tail’ examination. Human me…
Common Conditions
Most people get queasy at the sight of blood, and for good reason. In both people and animals, bleeding is usually a sign that medical attention is required. Understandably, the sight of your beloved furry companion blee…
Life and Death
Unfortunately, many cats are injured during road traffic collisions every year. Their innate desire to roam and inability to understand the dangers posed to them when crossing roads can lead to life-threatening injuries.
Dogs
GDV stands for ‘Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus’, which is a syndrome that affects large breed dogs. It is caused by an accumulation of gas in the stomach which causes it to swell and bloat. The ‘volvulus’ can occur as t…
Life and Death
You might have heard of pyometra before; despite being common, it is one of the most deadly diseases that we vets come across. …
