Tick Paralysis – what to watch for.
Here at Mcdowall Vets, we have a love/hate relationship with springtime! Warm, sunny days are always welcome, but it also means the beginning of tick…
Cruciate Ligament Disease: Has Rosie been playing too much football?
Just like humans, dogs and cats have some very important ligaments in their knees. Damage to these ligaments results in pain, instability and lameness. What…
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A day in the life of a Veterinary Nurse: Who knew that Megaesophagus was a thing?!
Here at McDowall Veterinary Practice we see all types of medical conditions which require some TLC. One of my favourite and most underrated duties as…
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Problem plants: What’s toxic? What’s Itchy?
Ever receive a beautiful bouquet, just to have your cat try and take a bite? Perhaps you’ve walked outside to find your garden ripped apart,…
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Help! My pet has a lump! What do I do about it?
Skin lumps (or masses) are very commonly seen in dogs but are rarer in cats. Occasionally you will be able to feel a lump under…
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What is Chocolate Toxicity?
April is the month of Easter – which means lots of chocolate goodies and sweets around the house! Even though chocolate is considered as a…