Halloween Pet Safety
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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27/10/2024
🎃👻 Halloween Safety Tips for Your Pets! 👻🎃
As Halloween approaches, it's important to remember that our furry friends may not enjoy the spooky season as much as we do. Here are some essential tip...
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Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS) Procedure
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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17/09/2024
Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS) Procedure
Understanding Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS)
Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS) is a surgical procedure aimed at preventing hip dysplasia in young...
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Reducing Stress When Bringing Your Dog to the Vet
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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18/06/2024
Visiting the vet is essential to helping your dog live a long and healthy life. However, for many pets, it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. At McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery we understand ...
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Gastropexy to prevent Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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11/06/2024
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening condition that can affect dogs of all sizes, but primarily affects large and giant breed dogs. GDV is a disease of the stomach, where the st...
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Mushroom Toxicity in Dogs
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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3/06/2024
Mushroom Toxicity in Dogs: A Guide for South Australian Pet Owners
As dog owners, we love to spend time with them in the great outdoors. However, as the weather in South Australia becomes cooler, we ...
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Non-Healing Eye Ulcers
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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12/05/2024
Non-healing eye ulcers in dogs, also known as "indolent ulcers" or "spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (SCCED), are a persistent condition affecting the cornea of dogs' eyes. The cornea is...
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Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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29/03/2024
We all love chocolate, especially during Easter. We also love our pets and sharing with them. While chocolate goodies are a delight for us, they can pose serious health risks to our furry companions, ...
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Heart Murmurs in Dogs
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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21/03/2024
What is a Heart Murmur?
A heart murmur is an abnormal sound heard during a veterinary examination when listening to your dog's heart with a stethoscope. It is caused by turbulent blood flow within ...
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Pet Water Cremations
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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19/03/2024
At McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery we understand that end of life decisions for our furry family members are always difficult and emotional. Our loved pets form an integral part of our family, so havi...
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Reducing Stress When Bringing Your Cat to the Vet
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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29/02/2024
At McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery we understand that bringing your beloved feline friend to the clinic can be a stressful experience for both you and your cat. However, there are several steps you ca...
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Canine Parvovirus
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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18/02/2024
What is Canine Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus, or ‘parvo’ as it is commonly known, is a highly contagious virus that affects dogs, particularly those with weakened immune systems. It primarily attacks...
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Grape, Raisin and Sultana Toxicity in Dogs
Grapes, raisins and sultanas are common household snacks which contain compounds that can be toxic to dogs. Dogs are the only species recorded to suffer from the toxic effects of these fruits, but it ...
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Snake Envenomation
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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18/02/2024
South Australia is home to many venomous snake species. The snakes most common in the southern Adelaide and Fleurieu region include Brown Snakes, Black Snakes and occasionally Tiger Snakes. We frequen...
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Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Testing
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Dr Phillip Pearson BVSc
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17/02/2024
Modern anaesthetic drugs used for your pet’s anaesthesia are extremely safe and carry very low risks to a healthy animal. These risks can vary depending on several factors including pre-exising condit...
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Testing Heart Disease in Cats
Heart disease is a common disease of cats. It has been shown to affect approximately 15% of healthy cat populations. Cats are able to hide their heart disease well, making detection of heart disease v...
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