MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Allergic Skin Disease Allergic skin disease is very common in both our canine and feline pets and it’s of vital importance that we diagnose what our pets are allergic to in order to formulate an appropriate treatment plan for them!   Allergy testing in dogs…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Otitis Externa This month we are going to discuss one of the most underestimated and common conditions we see in practice – otitis externa! Aka external ear infections!  Main take home – there is ALWAYS an underlying cause!   Prompt diagnostics, investigation and treatment is…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Diabetes Did you know, up to 1 in 200 cats and 1 in 300 dogs are diabetic making this a common hormone disorder. Diabetes is closely related to body condition score, especially in cats, where obesity can be the main cause of diabetes. Feline diabetes…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Dates for your Diary…. Puppy Parties Thursdays 7pm : 8 May, 19 June & 10 July Blood Bank Clinic Sundays 29 June & 14 September For more information contact the clinic Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s) Cushing’s disease is a condition caused by long term exposure to…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Feline Hyperthyroidism  Hyperthyroidism is a hormonal disorder associated with excessive production of thyroid hormone. In more than 70% of cases, this is caused by a benign growth of both thyroid glands. In a minority of cases (1-2%), it can also be caused by a cancerous…

MEET A TEAM MEMBER MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT STAR OF THE MONTH Cats and Hypertension. ** IS YOUR CAT OVER THE AGE OF 10?? WE ARE OFFERING A FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK FOR YOUR CAT ** High blood pressure in cats, also known as feline hypertension, is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in around 1 in…