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Cassie’s Story: Treating Toe Melanoma in Dogs with Surgery and Vaccine Therapy
A happy story for Sweet Cassie Learn how early detection, expert care, and a lot of love helped her beat toe melanoma and get back on her paws. When Cassie visited The Village Vet with a sore toe, her owners never imagined it would lead to a cancer diagnosis. This...
Pancreatitis in Dogs
What is Pancreatitis in dogs? Pancreatitis is a painful inflammatory condition in which digestive enzymes are prematurely activated and released within the pancreas itself, rather than in the digestive tract. This causes the pancreas to become...
Cannabidiol (CBD a.k.a. Cannabis) for Pets
Dr Martine Perkins is delighted to be able to offer CBD to our client's pets. Our preferred and trusted supplier of CBD is PetCann, an Australian pioneer of innovative, cannabinoid-derived therapeutic products for animals.
Heartworm Explained
Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasitic roundworm that is spread by infected mosquitos.
Drowning and Near-Drowning in Pets
With summer and swimming pools on most people's holiday itineraries, drowning in pets is a sad but real tragedy. Dr Elle Burton-Bradley, Veterinarian, The Village Vet talks us thought what is necessary to know and signs to be aware of. Please...
Leptospirosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
What is Leptospirosis in Dogs? Leptospirosis in dogs is a serious bacterial infection that affects dogs, other animals, and even humans. It is caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called leptospires, which thrive in warm, wet environments such as...
Parvovirus in Dogs: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment | The Village Vet
Canine parvovirus, commonly referred to as parvo, is extremely contagious and primarily impacts dogs who have not been properly vaccinated or are only partially vaccinated.
Symptoms include listlessness, vomiting, diarrhoea, and a loss of appetite.
Know Your Dog’s Nose
Dr Elle Burton-Bradley talks us through what to look out for in your pet's nose and when to seek help from your veterinarian. Like everything with our pets, there is variation between individuals and the general rule is, if your dog...
Ringworm. What is it Really?
Ringworm is not a worm but a skin infection caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. The scientific name for ringworm is dermatophytosis, or dermatomycosis.
