In one sense, Russell is a very lucky boy. So far, in 6 years, he has survived a blow from a car, several venomous snakebites, obstruction on bladder stones, and secretly snacking on rat poison. If… Read more
Archive for the ‘Case Report’ Category
Parvo Transmission by Human Hand
Friday, July 9th, 2010The Parvo Outbreak, Ocean Shores (aka P.O.O.) continues to hit the fan, having now infected 8 and killed 2. It’s over two months since a newly-purchased pup carried the virus into the area. The… Read more
When the Oxidant is Onion, and Effect is Anaemia
Thursday, July 1st, 2010The humble onion has always seemed the most unlikely of toxins but, it’s true, they can kill both dog and cat. Yet many pet owners have long fed onion-bearing leftovers to dogs with no apparent… Read more
Stories of freakish pet injury or death
Thursday, April 29th, 2010This is a cumulative list of horror stories of pet ownership: accidents, rare but predictable, from which we can learn and try to avoid; and the totally freakish, nobody could foresee. There’s… Read more
When Protein Turns Toxic: Jesse’s Story
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Jesse’s story is one of poor genes, devoted pet-owners, and high-end veterinary intervention. It offers insight into the clinical decision-making surrounding management of a rare disease that makes… Read more
C.S.I Bangalow: Spiked Custard?
Monday, March 22nd, 2010One of three companion cats at a local nursing home, 1 year-old, Puddles was much loved by staff and residents. He was rushed to hospital after a Friday night on the tiles, with profuse vomiting and… Read more
Heavy metal, abdominal pain in a dog
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Unless you’re unlucky enough to live downwind of a mining operation, lead poisoning is a disease on the decline. Urban vets still intermittently see patients with the characteristic neurological… Read more
C.S.I. Belongil – Backyard forensics
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009This is a case report which highlights the complexities of diagnosing serious disease, in a cat who refuses to let-on about what he’s been up to. Using-up at least one of his nine lives, Oscar’s… Read more
Death by haemorrhage
Thursday, June 4th, 2009When talking haemorrhage, most people think external. Our exposure to violent death in splatter flicks and video games conjures slashed throats, arterial sprays, and a creeping puddle of blood… Read more