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Bravery Award July 2020
Pet owners are often hesitant to manage dental disease in their older pets if it involves a general anaesthetic – and rightly so. Anaesthetics pose a risk for all patients, and this risk certainly increases with age. If these concerns resonate with you, perhaps...
How to care for an elderly cat
Thanks to better nutrition, disease prevention and proper home care, cats are now living longer than ever before. Senior cats have recently been redefined as cats over the age of 11 years, but it’s not uncommon for us to see a ‘super-senior’ feline over the age of 15...
Bravery Award June 2020
Meet Jia Jia – one very lucky little kitten. This little guy presented to BVH after several days of vomiting. He was very dehydrated and lethargic, and on examination Dr. Tracy could feel an abnormality within his intestines. Unfortunately, his family were going...
What to do if your pet has tummy troubles
At some point in your pet's life, they will probably experience a gastrointestinal upset. Symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhoea and nausea. It can be distressing for you and your pet, and it's sometimes hard to know what you should do. We have simplified the facts,...
Clyde Road Level Crossing Removal – Works Alert
As many of you will be aware, the level crossing at Clyde Road in Berwick is set for removal by 2022. As the works progress, we will endeavour to keep you informed of any upcoming delays or detours that may affect your visits to see us. We have been notified that the...
How to help our pets deal with a return to work post COVID-19
Since the Covid lifestyle has become the 'new norm', we are spending much more time at home, together with our furry friends. We love being with them, and they love being with us - so this is a great situation right? Fortunately or unfortunately we will resume our...
Bravery Award May 2020
Misha the 10-year-old German Shepherd presented to us recently with a rapidly growing lump. Laboratory testing revealed the lump was mostly merging Lipomas, also known as ‘fat lumps’. Besides sporting a large lump on the side of her neck, Misha was still in good...
Understanding canine cruciate ligament disease
“Oh no! My dog isn't a footballer but could he have just 'done his knee?" One of the most common orthopedic conditions we see in dogs is cranial cruciate ligament disease, which is actually very similar to the injury seen in humans on the sporting field - rupture of...
COVID-19 and Pets – What You Need To Know Now
COVID-19 has changed the way we go about our lives and will continue to for many months. When it comes to the virus, there are plenty of questions to be asked, so here are a few answers: How is COVID-19 spread? Although it has been theorised that the new coronavirus...
Thank you from Dr. Tom
A big thank you to our clients and dedicated team here at BVH - See Dr. Tom's video here