Unless you’re a pet breeder, de-sexing your pet is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. De-sexing is sometimes referred to as neutering or sterilisation. This elective procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and involves the surgical removal of the internal reproductive organs. This means the ovaries and uterus for female pets (known […]
Dogs, and cats to a lesser extent, are curious creatures who like to explore the world with their mouths. This means that they will often chew on or swallow objects. In general, this doesn’t cause any negative effects in the dog, although it can be very frustrating for the owner, (I have lost many a
It is fairly well known that nutrition is important for the health of your pet. Many people are aware their pet’s diet should have enough of certain nutrients (it should be nutritionally complete). However, it is not widely known that it is also important that certain nutrients are in the right ratio (the diet is
My name is Samantha and I am a Veterinary Technologist working in the consulting and client education section of the profession. I am passionate about all things preventative care and assisting our clients to create happy, healthy and long lasting bonds with their pets. One of the most influential factors on disease and injury prevention,
What is pancreatitis? The pancreas is a vital organ which lies within the abdomen. It has two functions: To produce enzymes which help in digestion of food and, To produce hormones, such as insulin. When the pancreas becomes inflammed, digestive enzymes are allowed to spill into the abdominal cavity where they can attack body tissues
There are many reasons why neutering an animal can be beneficial to their longevity and health and it is a valuable tool in ensuring we don’t have an overabundance of animals in our shelters. One factor that should be taken into consideration when it comes to planning the timing of de-sexing is nutrition and its
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It can be a scary thing – knowing your pet needs anaesthesia and surgery, and it can be hard watching them walk (or be carried) through our doors into the ICU. We want to as-sure you that, at VetsOne, we have the skills and expertise along with the equipment, to safely perform a number of
Dogs can be quite indiscriminate about what they eat, which makes them good at eating the wrong things. This makes it essential that we do all we can to ensure they don’t have ac-cess to things that might poison them. Here are the top toxins we see at VetsOne. 1. Medications. Medications are great when they
In this issue, we are highlighting keeping your family safe over Summer. The first half of the newsletter looks at issues that can affect your pet, and how best to avoid them or reduce their impact. The second half of the newsletter outlines the measures we are taking to keep you safe as we operate
An important part of your animal health requirements is providing the optimum level of trace minerals to ensure good animal health and production. Correct supplementation requires a sound diagnosis of both mineral sufficiency and deficiency. If the balance is not correct (either too much or too little) there could be sub optimal performance and ill
