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Dec 2016
Dog owners are becoming increasingly aware of the risk chocolate poses but it is worth remembering that dark chocolate in particular contains high amounts of the toxin Theobromine. Dogs metabolise this far more slowly than humans with the common side effects being vomiting and diarrhoea....
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Common emergencies
On the 5th of November I presented a talk at Castle Gardens in Sherborne as part of their Pet Wellbeing day. It was titled Common Emergencies, Toxins and Misconceptions. It generated lots of interesting...
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A viewpoint on a vaccination – Nobivac Lepto4 vaccine
In July this year the Telegraph ran an article on the Nobivac Lepto4 vaccine. It was written in a negative manner and highlighted potentially dangerous side effects of this vaccine. I thought this maybe...
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Heart murmurs and cat scans
Last month my article looked at how we can assess which large breed dogs are at risk from heart disease and ideally need echocardiography or ultrasound. A blood test called proBNP can help to...
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Simplifying parasite control
We’re now in the height of summer when external parasites such as fleas and ticks are at their most prevalent. Internal parasites such as Lungworm, despite being hidden are not to be forgotten either...
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The perfect figure
Around this time of year, many of us start to think about wearing less and wondering what that's going to look like! The perfect figure is elusive for most of us...and our pets!...
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Mending a broken heart
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the second most common type of heart disease typically affecting medium to large breed dogs such as Dobermans, Great Danes, Boxers, German Shepherds, Labradors and Retrievers. It causes the...
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Summer time
The first weeks of May have provided some welcome sunshine and even our first BBQ of the year! Although it’s not quite paddling pool weather every day, the warmer weather can pose problems and...
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An Aye for an Eye
This month I want to promote eye testing in dogs at the Sherborne Castle Country Fair, which this year is on Bank Holiday Monday May 30th. The Fair has been held every year...
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Introducing an Eye Clinic to the Sherborne Country Fair
Dogs are said to be man’s best friend; apparently it’s all down to those puppy dog eyes! Last year scientists in Japan found that gazing into your pet’s eyes caused a spike in the...
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