Busselton Vet Hospital

Pet Library

We strive to teach our clients about their pets. Our Pet Library is here to help!

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Pet Library in Busselton WA

Please explore our library of informative articles and useful reading on many different topics written by our vets.
CRUCIATE LIGAMENT DISEASE

The cranial cruciate ligament is a piece of strong tissue that sits inside the knee joint, and stabilises the top and bottom bones against each other. There are several different techniques to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament.

Lily Intoxication in Cats

Initial signs associated with lilly intoxication include vomiting, inappetence, and lethargy due to irritation to the stomach.

Rat Bait Poisoning

If your pet has eaten rat bait recently, it is important to seek veterinary care as soon as possible; if within 2-4 hours we can make your pet vomit up the bait and potentially prevent any life-threatening disease.

Heat Stroke

Initially, your pet may appear distressed, will pant excessively, and drool. Your pet may become unsteady and you may notice their gums become bright red or purple.

Dog Whelping
A quiet room should be designated as the whelping room, and a whelping box can be set up, which should be large enough for the bitch to stretch out comfortably and have room for a litter of puppies.
Heart Disease

Heart disease is a term that encompasses very broad range of diseases that affect the heart’s ability to do its job properly. Heart disease is significantly more common in dogs than in cats, and affects about 10% of our canine friends.