We all know how stress, anxiety and fear affects us as humans but it’s not often thought about for our pets. We think a lot about physical health like getting the dog out for a walk but not about psychologically, especially when it comes to our vet visits. Puppies and kittens have a critical impact
The surgery Spey/ castration surgery is a recommended elective procedure for all pets not required for breeding. It is a routinely performed surgery and is very safe. However, it is important to understand that with any surgery or anaesthetic, there are risks involved. Every animal is different and may respond differently to medications given. Factors
Desexing – What to expect before, during and after surgery. Read More »
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
Focus on Nutrition – Nutritional needs after Neutering Read More »
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
