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Itchy and scratchy
You don’t need us to tell you that an episode of itchy and scratchy can be extremely frustrating for your pet. If the cycle of itch, scratch, rub and lick it continues, it can leave your pet feeling uncomfortable, frustrated and downright miserable. Not to mention the...
Bravery Award – July 2019 – Buster
Meet Buster – a 5-year-old Domestic Short-hair. He paid Dr. Candace a recent Sunday visit with a limp tail. He was eating and drinking well but appeared to be having difficulty toileting overnight. Upon examination, Dr. Candace noticed an abnormal lump on the base of...
Dental disease really stinks!
There’s no doubt about it when it comes to dental disease it can really stink! But don’t be tempted to simply turn your head away as bad breath can be a sign that your furry friend is suffering from dental disease, a sneaky condition that likes to creep up on them. As...
Here’s to another TEN!
A BIG congratulations to Nurse Casey who is celebrating 10 years at BVH! We are thrilled to have Casey's smiling face back in the clinic, after being on maternity leave in recent months - we hope to hold onto her for another 10 years!
Bravery Award – June 2019 – Shyla
Meet Shyla, our very brave toe amputee. Shyla the 7-year-old rottweiler paid us a visit in early June, after experiencing intermittent lameness and a very swollen toe. After a course of pain relief and anti-biotics, with minimal improvement, Shyla was admitted...
Bravery Award – May 2019 – Roxy
At the ripe old age of 18, Roxy paid us a visit following some concerns about her sore mouth. Examination revealed that she had severe periodontal disease and would require several extractions. Given her age, a comprehensive blood test was run, indicating an...
Senior Pet Health Month
By now, you may know that cats and dogs are considered senior citizens after the age of 7 years. As they reach into these golden years, it’s important to know that their needs will continue to change and develop - often in rapid progression. We always recommend...
Ollie and Irwin – TV superstars
Check out our beautiful clients Ollie and Irwin on Channel 7, House of Wellness - what an incredible story! https://www.facebook.com/ollieandirwin/videos/3147894878561848/?t=1
Happy and healthy senior pets
Senior pets are special. They are loyal and loving and in most cases, will have been through a number of major life events with you. The senior years can creep up on our furry friends and most people aren’t even aware that dogs and cats are classified as senior when...
Bravery Award – April 2019 – Scout
This is Scout – he paid us a visit late last year with complaints of a very sore front leg. Scout was admitted for a thorough physical examination and full set of X-rays, which unfortunately revealed the presence of Osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer. Scout...