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Sammy’s recovery, with the aid of fluorescent light therapy
This is the story of 8-year-old Labrador, Sammy’s recovery, with the aid of fluorescent light therapy. Sammy, a sweet and spirited pup, recently visited us for the removal of a lump on the top (dorsal aspect) of his metatarsals. While his surgery initially went well,...
GDV or Bloat
GDV- Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus also known as Bloat. A disease in dogs in which the stomach fills with gas and/or fluid (known as “gastric dilatation”), and rotates around (known as “volvulus”). Species • Dogs. Any large, deep-chested breed.SIGNS/OBSERVED CHANGES IN...
Blood Testing
WHY DO YOU WANT TO TEST MY PETS BLOOD? Like us, our pets can suffer from metabolic anomalies too! Their organs can fail, and they can run out of natural ability to clot the same way we can. Routine blood screening can assist us with defining issues before they become...
Arthritis
Old age arthritis (or osteoarthritis) is common in ageing pets. It is usually a result of the ongoing wear and tear and instability in the joints, although other factors such as injury, genetic makeup, infection, immune disease and cancer can also affect the progress...
