For senior pets, osteoarthritis can be one of the long-term effects of knee surgery, as well as part of a natural ageing process. In this case study, we meet Rosie and her younger brother, Ben, who were both found to have osteoarthritis and needed some treatment.
Read moreObesity and Osteoarthritis in Pets
Arthritis is a common condition affecting middle aged to senior pets. Excessive weight in pets can also greatly contribute to an abnormal load on their joints. Tackling obesity is vital in the management of osteoarthritis, which is why Coquet Vets runs free weight clinics for your pets.
Read moreCase Study: Demodex & Cheyletiella
This case study is about a 12 week old puppy called Buddy who had become intensely itchy and had started to scratch and damage his skin. Here’s what our vet found out when examining Buddy and how we helped him to get better.
Read moreDo Dogs and Cats Get Dementia?
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, or CDS, is more common in dogs and cats than people realise. It is estimated that up to 14% of our senior pets suffer from CDS. Here are the key symptoms to look out for and some management tools and medications that we can use to help.
Read moreNational Pet Month – April 2022
National Pet Month (NPM) celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership. Here are a few things to think about when deciding to get a pet.
Read moreCase Study: Tooth Root Abscess
Here is a short case study about a 9-year-old male entire poodle who presented to us with a tooth root abscess. Here’s what we did to diagnose and treat the tooth root abscess.
Read moreCase Study: Ruby’s Deciduous Teeth
Here is a short case study about a 7-month-old Pomeranian called Ruby who still had some of her baby teeth (deciduous teeth), causing overcrowding and tartar build up. It was, therefore, recommended that these deciduous teeth are extracted.
Read moreCase Study: Cryptorchid Castration
Casper is a lovely little kitten that came to us for neutering. After admission, it was found that Casper had just one fully descended testicle. Here’s what we did for Casper.
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