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Also wanted touch on the fact that yes, a lot of vets did used to do their own OOH. Because practices used to all be privately owned...

It has been a thing for years, but is certainly more common now with the widespread opening of OOH providers such as VetsNow and...

Quite common in Bichons. Definitely worth a vet check anyway, as they are a breed prone to things like Cushings.

It does depend what type of crystal or stones she has (your vets should know this if they have looked at her urine sample under the...

Unfortunately due to costs, they do not have the option of a lot of expensive tests and drugs that private vets would. So there is a...

Just read that the owners use the PDSA. Unfortunately although this does not look nice for the dog, it would not be considered an urgent...

Cushings? I think they need to do a few more tests to rule other diseases out and/or refer to a dermatologist.

Yep, my dog wears a jumper when it is cold and wet to keep him warm, even though he is heavy coated. Also be aware of things like floor...

Yes exercise can help, but the muscles have probably atrophied because she has probably not been using herself properly for a long time...

Sorry to hear about your cat. Have your vets talked about referral as a next step? I think the next step would be consultation with a...

Mine would be a black, spirited & sassy (but would do anything for her rider) mare. Some sort of Arab cross, so not too much of a dished...

If the visiting vet is an actual orthopaedic specialist then I would not discount it. Another thing to consider is does your practice...

Has she been tested for kidney failure too? Hyperthyroidism and renal failure can go hand in hand. A lot of the time when the thyroid is...