February- Cushings Disease

In a normal animal, the pituitary gland secretes a hormone to allow many of the bodies systems to function accordingly to maintain healthy flow. When the adrenal gland or pituitary glands are not functioning properly, it may develop into what is known as cushings disease

When spring arrives each year, we at the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic are also prepared for the arrival of kittens.
With so many stray cats around our surrounding towns, you often find these felines in your back yard, nesting in your barns and sheds and soon after you will notice a few more of the smaller kind.

One of the most common injuries we see in small animal practice is a ruptured or partial tear to a ACL

Dogs of all breeds may suffer these injuries,and we see young dogs right through to older dogs affected.In many cases a relative minor event can lead to the rupture,as simple as jumping off a couch or chasing after a ball. On the odd occasion we may have a dog yelp but usually there is no outward sign of pain,just a limping dog often barely toe touching his leg to the ground. Rest does not seem to improve the limp much and if suspicious a visit to your Vet is advised.Outwardly there is not much to see, usually no obvious swelling  and little reaction to feel or palpation. leaving the owner a bit perplexed.

The equine breeding season is upon us, your mare is getting close to foaling-but are you prepared?

Dr Des James has put together a very handy list of the main points you need to asses in order to answer that very question.

The date for 2012's annual fundraiser has been decided!

Sunday October 21st