We perform blood tests to check that your pet's blood cells are the normal shape and colour, are present in adequate numbers, and that internal organs are functioning normally. The test results will also include levels of enzymes and electrolytes, which show the state of internal organs; increases or decreases in these results may alert us to a disease state of an organ. For example, for an animal about to have surgery, the liver and kidneys need to be functioning normally so the body can...

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a relatively common inflammatory spinal condition that can affect many dogs. Dogs with short legs and long backs (e.g. Dachshunds, Corgis, Bassets) are susceptible; however almost any other breed can also suffer, e.g., French Bull Dogs, German Shepherds, Pugs have been presented to our clinic for treatment. Veterinary Laser Therapy (VLT) can be used in IVDD dogs to rapidly reduce inflammation and swelling, provide significant pain relief, reduce muscle...

Sandy soils are typical of much of our soil in WA. When pasture grazing diminishes in summer, many horses are at very high risk of ingesting very large quantities of sand as they graze. With the break of the season, when young shoots of grass start to appear, sand ingestion can be at its peak - a dangerous time for many horses. We can guarantee that once the rains start, sand colic cases increase tenfold. Horses that move property from clay-based pasture (e.g., Perth hills) to sandy-based...