Diseases & Conditions

<p>Learn about Elbow Dysplasia in dogs, what does elbow dysplasia look like in dogs, treatment and diagnosis from our expert Veterinarians.</p>

<p>Chrissy Davis is a champion of Dachshunds and tirelessly dedicates herself to helping the significant proportion of the population that develop clinical intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). As President of Dachshund IVDD Support Australia (DISA) she is at the coalface promoting awareness of this debilitating condition which often requires surgery and intensive recovery periods...</p>

<p>Hookworms can pose a big risk to puppies. Although they are small in size (3mm long), a large number of hookworms can lead to a puppy having severe anemia, as a result of the worms feeding on its intestines...</p>

<p>Read about bone cancer in dogs and cancer treatment in dogs. Meet Kimba who was diagnosed and treated by the Animal Referral &amp; Emergency Network.</p>

<p>Some breeds are more susceptible to intervertebral disc disease, with Dachshunds sadly having a reported 20-60% incidence rate throughout their lifetime.&nbsp;That said, we do see large breed dogs at ARH with disc disease, and it´s important for all owners to be on the lookout for the signs of IVDH, no matter the size or shape of their dog...</p>

<p>It&#39;s an emergency situation that can happen to any dog of any breed or size, although large breed and heavy-chested dogs are more prone to this condition. Gastric Dilation and Volvulus Syndrome (GDV), often referred to as bloat, causes the stomach to dilate and twist on itself...</p>