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  • Richmond,
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  • Parvovirus Infection

    Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a relatively new disease that first appeared in 1978. Because of the severity of the disease and its rapid spread through the canine population, CPV has aroused a great deal of public interest.

  • Penicillamine

    Penicillamine is used in the treatment of cystine stones (calculi, uroliths) affecting the urinary system. Your veterinarian may also prescribe a special diet and medication to change the pH of the urine.

  • Pentosan Polysulphate

    Pentosan polysulphate helps cartilage to repair. It binds to damaged cartilage and stimulates production of new cartilage. It is used for the treatment of arthritis in dogs.

  • Periodontal Disease

    The so-called periodontum is the structure surrounding the tooth which includes the gum, the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligament. These structures can become diseased and unable to support the tooth which itself may be healthy.

  • Pet Health Insurance

    Approximately 33% of pet dogs and cats have to visit the vet due to illness or accident every year. Unfortunately few of us are aware of the true cost of medical or surgical procedures.

  • Pets and the Arrival of a New Child

    The arrival of a new child is associated with a great deal of excitement, anxiety and stress for not only the humans, but also your family pet.

  • Pets Traveling Overseas

    In Australia, there are rigid quarantine requirements in order to preserve the disease free status of this country for many diseases that are present (endemic) overseas.

  • Phantom Pregnancy

    False pregnancy, phantom pregnancy, pseudo-pregnancy or pseudocyesis can be defined as a display of maternal behaviour together with the physical signs of pregnancy following oestrus (heat) in a non-pregnant bitch.

  • Pharyngostomy Tube Feeding

    A pharyngostomy tube is a small flexible tube that passes via an incision in the skin at the side of the neck, just behind the jaw bone, to enter the pharynx. These tubes are useful in cases when the dog temporarily is unable to eat but still retains the ability to swallow. The liquid food is syringed through the tube three to five times a day depending on the individual circumstances.

  • Phenobarbital/Phenobarbitone

    Phenobarbital is used to help control seizures (fits) in dogs and cats. It may be used alone or with other medication.