by petpack | Apr 20, 2017 | Pet Advice
How long does recovery take? The joint should function normally or near normally within 3-6 months of surgery. Any arthritic changes present prior to surgery cannot be reversed and unfortunately, arthritic changes can progress very slowly in patients that have...
by petpack | Apr 20, 2017 | Pet Advice
How is a torn cruciate ligament treated? Correction of this problem requires surgery. There are TWO main techniques we can choose from to stabilize the knee joint: 1. Techniques to artificially replace the action of the cruciate ligament A thick nylon thread is placed...
by petpack | Apr 19, 2017 | Pet Advice
Being told your dog has been diagnosed with an injury that involves surgery can be overwhelming, particularly if you don’t have all the facts. As pet owners ourselves, we understand the thought of our beloved furry companions undergoing major surgery can be stressful....
by petpack | Apr 7, 2017 | Pet Advice
Question: I can see my dog’s skin has cleared up, so why do I have to bring him back to the vet? When we see your pets for skin infections, we often ask you to come back toward the end of the course of antibiotics so we can re-check the skin. We regularly have...
by petpack | Mar 15, 2017 | Pet Advice
You may have noticed that we have been posting a lot lately about the new strains of Calicivirus that are present in Australia. It is called Rabbit Haemorrhagic Viral Disease – Type 2 (RHDV2), and has been confirmed as being present in Victoria. Fortunately we...
by petpack | Feb 23, 2017 | Pet Advice
Anxiety: a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Separation anxiety describes dogs that are overly attached or dependent on family members. During departures or separations they become extremely anxious and show distress...
