Jack, a Giant Schnauzer who developed a gastric torsion
Jack is a well-bred 10 year old dog: his father won best of show in Crufts.
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Moll, a Collie who cut her shoulder while searching for a ball in the bushes
Moll suffered a small laceration to her right shoulder, so she was brought to me for treatment.
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Why don’t cats have arms? And why don’t human have paws? | The Telegraph
Pets with hands? Humans with paws? It doesn't sound right, does it?I've written an article across at the Telegraph on the nomenclature that we use to refer to the anatomy of dogs, cats and people.
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Why do vets charge so much to spay a bitch & can they charge less? | Vet Help Direct
I've written an article on the tricky issue of the fees that vets charge to spay a bitch.
Saffron and Amber, two Lurchers who came out of the undergrowth injured on a walk.
The Lurcher is a type of dog, rather than a pure breed, but it’s instantly recognizable.
Alfie, a one year old Labrador who needed surgery after swallowing a hairband.
Alfie is a typical young Labrador: he’s full of energy and enthusiasm, and he loves picking things up with his mouth.
Max, a three year old male cat who suffered a dislocation in his hip
Diana has two cats, both obtained at the same time from the DSPCA. Sophie was a young mother cat, aged just a year old, and Max was her kitten.
Thula, a two year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who dislocated her elbow during a game of football.
“Thula” means “stay quiet” in the Zulu language, a reminder of the Cahill’s time spent living in South Africa.
Pooch, a seven year old female Jack Russell Terrier who had to have her front leg amputated due to a rare cancer in her elbow
When Geraldine noticed that Pooch’s left elbow had a small swelling bulging at the back, like a blister, she was not too worried. She brought Pooch to see me just to be safe.
Mayday, a two year old male Wicklow Collie who suffered severe injuries to his left hind leg in a road accident and had to have it amputated.
Most owners are understandably horrified at the prospect of a limb being amputated from their pet. Animals thrive on their independence.
Lucky, a 7 year old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who developed a sore neck that would not respond to simple treatment
Almost exactly one year ago, just before Christmas, Lucky first showed signs of having a sore neck. The Martins had noticed that he was suddenly walking stiffly, as if he had a sore shoulder.
Snowy the cat who suffered serious injuries after a kick from a horse
When Geraldine’s two kittens, Sooty and Snowy, were young, she made sure that she signed them both up for pet insurance.
Miller the Lurcher has his spleen removed. | East Coast Radio
On East Coast FM this week, I talked to Declan Meehan about the surgical operation discussed on the Brayvet Facebook page this week. .
Benson, a Doberman cross who was licking his wounds
Joyce Lee had problems when her Doberman Cross, Benson, had to be prevented from licking the operation site following removal of a tumour.
Hammy, an unusual hamster
I saw a very unusual hamster recently. Hammy had been showing three main signs of illness. Firstly, she was drinking a lot.