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EAST BUNDABERG VET BLOG
A Tribute to Maverick
“It is JUST a dog” A tribute to Maverick (The Wonder Dog) and explanation to Fred (the non-animal golf buddy) Last week I had the sad occasion to say “Good-bye” to one of my canine buddy friends (Maverick) – he was 10 years old and still full of life when cancer came...
Canine Spinal Problems
Spinal problems - a common problem with dogs The spine is made up of little individual bones called vertebrae, and in between those bones are 'shock absorbers' called discs. These discs are made from a material that is relatively soft and can expand and contract as...
Vomiting Dogs A Common Problem
A common problem seen in our canine friends is that they often want to evacuate their stomachs in the most inappropriate places at the most inappropriate times. It always seems to happen when you have visitors, or on public holidays when veterinarians will charge an...
Inturned Eyelids
Inturned Eyelids - A cause of chronic conjunctivitis This is a common problem with certain breeds of dogs -, especially Rottweillers. It is occasionally seen in cats, horses and cattle. In fact, I once did a lot of work for a stud breeder of Brahman cattle (in another...
What to do when your pet stops eating
Doc - My pet is a bit off colour!!! There is not a week that goes past that we don't get at least three phone calls from concerned clients (and sometimes pet owners who are not our clients) because their animal is not eating properly and is a bit sluggish The history...
Heartworm A Hidden Killer in Our Pets
Most people who own dogs are aware that heartworm exists in our area and that their dogs are at risk of this parasite. But I am still amazed at the amount of 'old wives tales' that surround this condition and at the laxity of concern some owners have. Despite tales to...
Bathing Your Pet
Every summer we see a lot of animals presented at our hospital with skin problems that are either caused by the shampoos the owner uses or the conditioner has been propagated by the shampoo the owner uses. Most people know that certain shampoo and conditioners are...
Puppy Pre School – A Lot of fun while learning!
We hear on the news, or read in the newspapers every week about how some poor innocent person going for a walk along a public road was attacked and seriously injured by some 'rogue' dog who has no training and a bad 'attitude' Well, in my own opinion there are very...
Enlarged Hearts in Cats
Let's talk about Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy also known as enlarged hearts in cats. This hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats (commonly known as HCM) used to be very common as a lot of homemade food was missing an important ingredient called Taurine. But with...
When Your Pet Gets Bitten By a Snake
This time of year always keeps veterinarians busy with snake bite cases. The main offender appears to be The Brown Snake but occasionally we see other cases of animal affected by snakes. As snakes are cold-blooded - they hibernate in winter but are very active during...
Head Trauma – A Matter of Minutes
Have you ever wondered what happens to your animal friends when they are unfortunate enough to have an accident with a car, or any other object that can inflict serious damage to the head and upper neck area? The sequence of events should go something like this: the...
Pyotraumatic Dermatitis otherwise known as Hot Spots
This condition is a common occurrence in the canine species (dogs) and occasionally in the feline species (cats). The actual causative agent is bacteria called 'Staphylococcal aureus' and this bacteria lives on the normal skin and only becomes a problem when there...