Learn from the vets

Ever watch your cat as they groom themselves and notice how serene they look. Just like a spa day and a little pampering can help de-stress us, grooming can be a wonderful stress reliever for your cat.

Dental pathology is one of the most common conditions we see in Veterinary practice, but usually unnoticed by pet owners. We all understand the importance of good oral hygiene in ourselves, but sometimes forget that it is just as important in our furry friends.

One of the most important things we do in our clinic is the practice of preventive medicine.

The cruciate ligaments are two fibrous bands that connect the femur and tibia in the stifle (knee) joint. These two ligaments form a cross and are called the cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) and caudal cruciate ligament - both are crucial for stabilising the stifle.

A tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) is a common procedure that involves realigning the angle of the tibia through cutting the bone and rotating the tibial plateau (or the flattened top to the tibia).

An Extracapsular Repair (ECR) is a common procedure that involves using a suture material to compensate for a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear or rupture. This technique achieves joint stability by providing sufficient support and eliminating the need for the now-injured CCL, improving your pet’s mobility and overall quality of life.