By Dr Anthony Caiafa The Case Tyco, a 6-year-old male 34kg German Shepherd, was presented to our emergency animal clinic with a traumatic maxillary jaw fracture. The animal emergency was caused by a mechanical excavator digging a hole at the …
Type I IVDD is a common canine spinal disease that can affect a large variety of breeds but is more common in young to middle-aged chondrodystrophic breeds. In Part 1 we discussed neurological examination, neurolocalisation and grading. In Part 2 …
Type I IVDD is a common canine spinal disease that can affect a large variety of breeds but is more common in young to middle-aged chondrodystrophic breeds. The most common presentation in these breeds is hindlimb ataxia or inability to …
At North Coast Veterinary Specialists (NCVS), our vets respond to a variety of unique situations to help their patients. This case study exemplifies our diagnostic capabilities and is a tie-in to all of our services here at NCVS. Nash was …
North Coast Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre is urging Sunshine Coast dogs and cats to help save the lives of animals in need by rolling up their fur and donating blood. As the only dedicated facility of its kind north …
Our veterinary clinic at North Coast Vet Specialist & Referral Centre is committed to research to advance our knowledge and understanding of disease processes. Our specialist team has begun a new study into managing osteoarthritis in dogs through the use …
What is an angular limb deformity (ALD)? An angular limb deformity is an abnormality in the spatial alignment of the long bones of the limbs. Angular limb deformities can cause shortening of the limb, abnormal stress and strain on adjacent …
Successful management of pancreatitis in canine patients is often due to early diagnosis and prompt medical treatment. While there are several factors involved in the creation of a treatment plan for pancreatitis patients, perhaps one of the most important considerations …
As vet nurses we are so lucky to be part of the journeys of our inspirational patients and their dedicated humans. The handsome Boris, who is only just over 1 year old, is such a character. We first met him …
Toby presented to his regular veterinarian after an altercation with a pig. There was a 3 cm laceration to the side of the face over the zygomatic arch. The wound healed with open wound management and a short course of …
If you are asked to do a dental assessment on a patient would you know what to do? Here’s a quick overview on how to perform a thorough dental assess on a conscious patient. Obviously make sure the patient is …
The left eye of this gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel hides a secret problem. The lefts eye’s secrets: – 3 dermoids (hairy skin in an abnormal location) & lower lateral lid agenesis. …
ECGs are an essential part of every day veterinary practice, particularly as an part of anaesthetised patient monitoring. We all put our patients onto the multi-parameter monitors, and we make sure there’s a trace. But are we watching that trace …
All patients undergoing a procedure or surgery will require either sedation or a full general anaesthetic. The drugs we use are obviously essential keep the patient anaesthetised, but among other things these medications can affect a patient’s normal thermoregulatory process. …
In Chiari-like malformation, the skull is malformed, which results in a cranial cavity that is too small to accommodate the caudal parts of the brain (the cerebellum and brainstem), resulting in overcrowding. In approximately 40% of animals with this malformation, …
Leo the Cat by Dr Tony Caiafa (Veterinary Practitioner in Dentistry) This case study emphasises the importance of a complete oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT) combined with intraoral radiography when diagnosing and treating oral diseases in companion animals. “Leo” …
A 9 year old desexed female Border Collie was referred to the Veterinary Referral Practice with a long standing history of severe halitosis, recent facial swelling and general ill health. The dog had an on/off history of halitosis, swelling of …
A ten year old Maltese terrier cross was referred to North Coast Veterinary Specialists and Referral Centre with a 6 month history of bilateral jaw swelling caudal to his mandibular canine teeth. A full COHAT (comprehensive oral health assessment and …
An old school specialist once told me that dogs don’t need analgesia because it makes them run around more after surgery! Probably the most damning statement I have every heard! Cruciate disease is a painful disease and appropriate perioperative analgesia …
Moet, is a three year old Bull Arab, with lameness in her right hind leg for over a year. Initial presentation for hip dysplasia with definitive diagnosis at NCVS of right partial functional cruciate tear (always check the stifle). Exam …
‘Dixie’ was just 7 months old when she found herself looking for a new home. Being a Jack Russell Terrier she was full of life, energy and cheeky quirks, and at that point had had little to no training. After …
Goose is a 2 year old Border Collie x and was unfortunate enough to find himself abandoned twice through no fault of his own. His forever owners pleaded with the rescue group to adopt him, but was refused on two …
KEY POINTS Diabetic dogs can live healthy and fulfilling lives, once they have been stabilised, however there is a common complication of diabetes in dogs – cataracts Statistically 70% of patients succumb to cataracts within 12 months of the diabetic …
Felix, a 10 year old male neutered cat, presented to North Coast Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre for management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis. He had a long history of weight loss in which he lost approx. 20% of his bodyweight. He …
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