As our pets age, they may suffer from arthritis. It can be a painful condition and is usually noticeable as a stiff gait first thing in the morning… read more →
One of the many things I love about being a vet is that you never know what will unfold on any given day and one learns to expect the unexpected.… read more →
As part of this approach and ARRC’s commitment to the preservation of our natural environment ARRC became proactive with animal related projects such as our “Community Cat Project” and… read more →
As vets we so often see animals that are in need of a good home and this was the case with a black cat with attitude! He was uplifted by… read more →
It is wonderful and rewarding to witness a litter of kittens or puppies being born and although some pets are used for breeding and are not desexed (a surgical procedure… read more →
Itchy skin conditions are cases that we see very frequently and they often provide much frustration to pets, owners and vets. Some pets become reliant on medications to help manage… read more →
Another lovable patient was Tyson, a gorgeous six month old American Bulldog who came in to see me first thing on a Saturday morning. He had been vomiting and salivating… read more →
Eye disease and injuries can be very painful and may progress rapidly, occasionally resulting in irreversible damage. Sometimes this can lead to the loss of vision and even the loss… read more →
Tom is a gorgeous cat, very affectionate and a real character. One day his owner Sue noticed a lump on his toe about half a centimetre in size that was… read more →
As a vet I sometimes face some very difficult situations helping my patients. Some animals are seriously injured or diseased and face a high likelihood of a dire outcome but… read more →