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Unhappy hormones
An endocrine disease is caused by an upset in the normal balance or regulation of hormones. These diseases are not uncommon in dogs and cats and the unhappy hormones lead to a range of problems that can greatly affect your pet's quality of life. Endocrine diseases...
Why heartworm prevention is so important
How many pesky mosquitoes have you seen this summer? Here's some food for thought: wherever there are mosquitoes, there is the risk of heartworm disease for your pet! Heartworm is a dangerous worm, and when an infected mosquito feeds on your pet's blood, the heartworm...
Bravery Award – January 2019 – Gizmo
Our first bravery award of the year goes to Gizmo! Gizmo presented at Berwick Veterinary Hospital feeling unwell and not herself. The decision was made to perform exploratory surgery on Gizmo in an attempt to find the source of her ailments. Turns out, sneaky little...
Happy and healthy ears
Summer is a great time to take your dog swimming but did you know that an innocent dip can lead to an ear infection for your dog? We like to think of your dog's ear as its own 'mini-environment'. This environment can be easily disrupted and swimming is a common way...
Flat-faced dogs can’t stand the heat
It's time to crank the air-conditioning for flat-faced dogs such as the Pug, French Bulldog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. These dogs (known as Brachycephalic breeds) are not very well designed for our hot summer months and are very susceptible to heat stress....
Bravery Award – Nigel
Nigel, the 3 year old british shorthair is our well-deserved Bravery award winner this month. But dear Nigel had a naughty pistachio fetish. After presenting for feeling unwell and vomiting, X-rays were performed which lead to abdominal surgery on poor little...
Happy travels
Are you travelling with your pet this summer? If the answer is ‘yes’, there are a few things you need to think about to help keep your pet happy, healthy and safe. A good place to start is by asking the question: Is my pet healthy? You don't want to take your pet on a...
Bravery Award – Gracie
This month’s bravery award has been well and truly earned by Gracie. After falling unwell at home, Gracie’s concerned family brought her to the clinic for some help. As a non-desexed dog, Dr Candace was quickly able to diagnose Gracie with pyometra – a severe...
Ollie and Irwin’s Story
When we first met Ollie’s mum, it was during a routine consultation for their family cat. We were blown away by her positivity and love for her family pet. Upon getting to know Ollie’s mum, she was excited to share that her fundraising efforts had reached their goal,...