Arthritis is No Lame Joke
As the weather gets colder, we often find our senior patients getting stiffer and more sore with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (used interchangeably with arthritis or OA)…
Brave Boston’s wound repair
At the beginning of May, Boston went on a bit of an adventure and learnt the hard way about the dangers of crossing a road…
My knees are wobbly! Medial Luxating Patella and their Treatment.
At McDowall Veterinary Practice, we commonly see animals that have issues with their knees and are intermittently lame on their back legs. One of the…
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Interesting facts about wildlife
We are fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful wildlife here in McDowall and northern Brisbane and often have wildlife patients brought to us for care.…
The Value of Dental X-rays: The unseen disease below the gum line.
Here at McDowall vets, we are very passionate about your pet’s health care. An important part of keeping them happy, healthy and pain free, is…
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Why some dogs like Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds need extra precautions when under anaesthetic
What is Brachycephalic? Brachycephalic is a scientific term to describe dogs and cats with shortened noses. Common brachycephalic breeds that we often see include Bulldogs,…