Catahoula

The Catahoula dog possesses perhaps one of the most unique canine traits of all; they are competent climbers, and can even climb trees! This is, of course, highly unusual in the dog world, as most dogs do not have the right conformation of the legs and paws to enable vertical climbing. They can be mistaken […]

Harry

Good Morning I am Harry Winston. I had a twisted small intestine when I was just a pup.Dr Larry did an emergency op on me and then I spent that night at his home sleeping next to him.He told me that he loves me so much that I am like another son. Cheers for now […]

Beautiful Story

Beautiful True Story This adorable pup crawled through the palisade fencing surrounding our clinic yesterday and then collapsed … he was starving, dehydrated, and very weak. Afrer few hours of some medical care and a lot of love, he showed an amazing recovery and began to respond by linking us and trying to get up […]

Vets fur child

Vet’s Fur Child Feeling Poorly Today my own girl,Tickes ,has gastritis .She probably ate something she shouldn’t have in our garden.Poor child has lost her appetite ,been drinking a lot of water and vomiting. Dogs with gastritis ,often drink a lot of water in an attempt to help their discomfort. Unfortunately, this does not work […]

Essential Relationships

ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS The story of each of our individual lives is the story of relationships.We can not ,nor should we, exclude our relationships with pets. I ,personally ,have been fortunate to benefit from many of these relationships. My life has been greatly enriched by this.Furthurmore, I have learned so many things from these relationships that […]

Layla was saved

Layla who nearly died but was saved by Dr Larry.

The tales

Grateful for a good ,if not perfect week Healers who are honest with themselves realise their limitations.It would be arrogant for us to believe that we have total control over the healing process.Our job is to help the body heal itself and/or to provide the best conditions for the healing process to take place .Are […]

Buddy

Remember Rescue Buddy ,the 16 year old who was doing poorly because a terrible infection his mouth with multiple tooth abscesses . He came in today for a checkup and he is happy and looking amazing. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.I know I am although I’m a frazzled as I have been extremely busy […]

VET IN SMALL PRACTICE-DYING BREED

As a vet ,you never get to plan your life . As a vet in a small practice , there is very little respite from work or the emotional stress and responsibility that accompanies the work. I always believed that my work would become easier as I became more proficient …That I would be less […]

Protect your pets

Protect your pets from dangerous rays Mokka visiting as he has a large tumour of the skin underneath on his tummy. Almost all tumours in this area are caused by exposure to the sun over a long period of time. Pit Bulls,Fox Terriers ,Jack Russells and other short haired Terriers are predisposed to tumours on […]