Pain – Walkerville Vet

March 11, 2019March 16, 2019

Osteosarcoma In Dogs

I must admit there’s a time when I’m tempted not to tell you what I’m thinking. It’s when I see an older large breed dog with an unexplained limp.

It’s all very well if I find a torn cruciate or an arthritic joint. Those are quite straightforward. For the rest, I honestly can’t get x-rays fast enough.

The fear of bone cancer is always lurking.

October 17, 2018April 5, 2019

What Can I Give My Rabbit For Arthritis?

You’re about to see what happens when a pet species isn’t big business.

Our page on treating arthritis in dogs shows you lots of choices.
Our page on treating arthritis in cats shows you a few choices.
There is no registered treatment for arthritis in rabbits. Continue reading “What Can I Give My Rabbit For Arthritis?”

September 8, 2018May 18, 2019

What Can I Give My Cat For Arthritis?

The poor kitties. Arthritis in cats is a disease that manages to be severe, unseen, unresearched and very common all at the same time. Continue reading “What Can I Give My Cat For Arthritis?”

May 27, 2018February 27, 2019

What Can I Give My Dog For Arthritis?

There is no animal treatment that provokes more debate than arthritis medication. The sheer number of treatments on offer is bewildering. Why?? Continue reading “What Can I Give My Dog For Arthritis?”

April 9, 2018August 13, 2019

Help! My Dog Yelps & Shakes For No Reason

‘At a glance’ (details below)

Why Dogs Yelp, Cry or Shake Suddenly

Acute pain is the cause of most yelping ‘for no reason’
The majority of unexplained cases have neck or back pain
It can happen when moving, when touched or even while sleeping
Some of these dogs are at risk of IVDD

Now dive deeper…

March 12, 2018April 15, 2019

What Human Drugs Are Safe For Dogs?

You’ve got a dog needing treatment and you’ve even got some of your own meds nearby. Can you use them?

The use of non-veterinary drugs is a common question from pet owners. When is it a good idea to give your dog human medications? Sometimes, surprisingly, it is. Just not that often.* Continue reading “What Human Drugs Are Safe For Dogs?”

August 26, 2017July 27, 2019

Help! My Dog Is Limping

This isn’t just a catalog of limping dogs. By knowing the leg problems that dogs get you have a better chance of preventing some, identifying others and taking them all seriously.

I’ve gone back through our records, found the top 20 with pictures. The list below is sorted into ‘puppy’, ‘adult’ and ‘common’ problems. Visit this page to see which problems happen in the front or back legs and how to tell which leg is sore.

Continue reading “Help! My Dog Is Limping”

July 17, 2016April 15, 2019

Common Problems Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits & Chickens

Did you know there’s a lot more disease information elsewhere? Follow the links for:

February 27, 2016June 2, 2018

How To Care For Dogs & Cats After Surgery

So your dog or cat has had an operation. Hopefully you found our guide to getting pets ready for surgery useful.
It’s just as important to think ahead and be prepared for their recovery. Simple mistakes can undo a lot of the good work. Continue reading “How To Care For Dogs & Cats After Surgery”

September 2, 2014August 21, 2019

Myth 23: Choosing a cute pet is harmless

Here I go again! Another unbearably cute puppy picture in the paper and all I can do is complain!

There’s no question that adorable images of a Shar Pei puppy and a Scottish Fold kitten from the Adelaide Advertiser melt the heart. So why do most vets see something different when we look at these pictures?