Understanding Patellar Luxation – Dr Karin Davids Patellar luxation (dislocating kneecap) is the second-most common cause of lameness in dogs that we see (cruciate ligament disease being the most common). While some cases occur due to trauma, the vast majority (approx 95%) are due to inherited developmental disease. In order to understand how patellar luxation […]
Rocky is a 12 month old rescue dog that came to see Dr Karin Davids for his chronic right front leg lameness. Rocky has elbow dysplasia, and Dr Davids removed a large bony fragment (known as an Ununited Anconeal Process) from his elbow joint. We wish him a speedy recovery, and we know that German […]
WINSTON – 4 Year Old Male French Bulldog I have a 4 year old male French Bulldog, who for the first 3.5 years of his young life was consistently vomiting almost every day as well as snoring every time he closed his eyes. He was put onto various medications to help with the vomiting which […]
When I adopted Bark Knight he was 9 weeks old, his breeder assured me that he had “excellent nares” and that he wouldn’t have “any problems”. By the time Bark was 11 weeks old, at the first week of puppy school he got so over stimulated that he was struggling to breathe in my lap […]
Hi everyone who may be reading this, possibly wondering about airway improvement surgery for your beloved bulldog, frenchy, pug, or similar squishy faced doggie. My husband and myself have a beautiful, adorable French Bulldog named Henri. We adopted him from a lovely breeder in Victoria and he is now 18 months old. I have to […]
A combined effort from our medical and surgical team Buddy is a 12 year old Beagle Cross Labrador who came to see Dr Marcus Hayes for a second opinion after being diagnosed with a liver problem at another vet clinic. Dr Hayes has a particular interest in liver disease which is one of the most […]
Having owned Bulldogs for many years I was well versed in the challenges they face with respect to their breathing. My breeder provided some general health information but wasn’t overly specific about having her assessed at a young age to see what the situation was with her airways. I wasn’t aware preventative measures were possible. […]
Frankie is a three and a half year old Frenchie who came to see us with a long history of breathing difficulties, snoring and regurgitation. This is a common combination of symptoms that we see in this breed, especially in dogs that have not had airway assessment and relevant correction at 6-12 months of age. […]
I purchased Marley through a breeder. He was reserved for someone else however he had severe stenotic nares therefore the breeder kept him and had him desexed, the nares and palate operated on. Once this had healed he was placed up for sale. I approached the breeder and asked questions regarding the operation and was […]
Harli is a French Bulldog. She was an energetic puppy who loved playing fetch, chewing her toys and going on walks. She never appeared to have breathing problems but would occasionally regurgitate white foam (especially if she got over-excited). This got worse over time. She would gag when chewing her toys and trying to pick up […]
