Given that pregnancy has been occurring since the start of humanity, we need not be surprised that we are going to be working with team members who are pregnant or trying to conceive, or we may be that staff member ourselves. And yet, the phenomenon still seems to catch some clinics unprepared! The reality is, […]
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Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Port Stephens Koala Hospital have partnered in a cross-regional effort to treat, rehabilitate, and release a young injured peregrine falcon, the world’s fastest bird. In early January, Port Stephens Koala Hospital (PSKH) veterinarian Dr. Tom Tran transported the injured raptor more than 600km to Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital’s newly established […]
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P. J. Guzmán Ramos LV, MSc, DVMS, PhD, Dip. ECVIM-CA A/Prof in Small Animal Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine Murdoch University Canine hypoadrenocorticism is an uncommon endocrinopathy with reported prevalence that ranges from 0.06 per cent to 0.08 per cent1. Primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) is referred to as ‘typical’ when describing glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency with hyponatraemia and/or hyperkalaemia. […]
Continue ReadingHumans have a moral obligation to meet the physical and mental needs of the animals in their care. This requires access to resources such as veterinary care, which is integral to achieving animal welfare. However, “access” to veterinary care is not always homogenous across communities and currently lacks a consistent definition. The objectives of this […]
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The approval of cannabis among people has captivated pet owners’ curiosity about how the drug might help cats and dogs suffering from pain, anxiety, and other ills. Veterinarians wanting to help, though, often face unclear rules, which discourages them from even talking about cannabis, prompting many clients to medicate their animals without professional guidance. Now, […]
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