Puffer Fish Toxicity

Created March 27th, 2012 | balloon fish | blowfish | blue-ringed octopus | globefish | porcupine fish | sunfish | toadfish |  Comments:

On Thursday, 18th September 2008, the Animal Emergency Service (AES) treated a patient with tetrodotoxin.

Sheena, a two-year-old Border Collie, had been walking on the banks of the Ne

Hidden Dangers in Homes

Created March 26th, 2012 | abdominal pain | anti-inflammatory | chihuahua | medication | overdose | toxicity |  Comments:

He may be small in size but this cheeky ‘gun metal grey’ Chihuahua has a big personality.  Sammy has a loving home with a nutritious diet and veterinarians for parents.  Every

Caring For Your Dog

Created February 27th, 2012 | canine cough | disease | distemper | flea | heartworm | hepatitis | kennel cough | parasite | parvo | tick | vaccination | worm |  Comments:

VACCINATION

Some canine diseases are very serious and can be fatal even with treatment. To prevent your dog from getting these diseases, vaccination is essential.

Toad Toxicity

Created February 27th, 2012 | cane | cat | dog | poison | salivation | seizure | toad | toxic | venom |  Comments:

Toad toxicity occurs when an animal grabs a cane toad (Bufomarinus). The cane toad secretes a toxic venom through glands which are located a the back of their head. The cane toad venom is

Bloat (GDV) - Dogs

Created February 27th, 2012 | bloat | emergency | GDV | stomach |  Comments:

Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is also known as "bloat", "stomach torsion," or "twisted stomach."

Bloat is an extremely serious condition, and should be consi