Owner Medical Information

Gain vital insights into your pet’s health with our accessible and accurate medical information on common conditions we treat at our hospital.

Mast Cell Tumour

Mast cell tumors (MCT) represent a cancer of mast cells, which are a type of white blood cell involved in allergy and inflammation. Mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumors in dogs.

Cruciate Ligament Rupture

In people, cruciate ligament injury usually occurs during sports such as skiing, rugby and netball. Acute injury can also occur in young athletic dogs and cats.

Cholangitis-cholangiohepatitis

Inflammation of the Bile Duct System and Liver

Feline Behavioral History Questionnaire

Help us understand your cat’s history and habits.

Feline Hyperthyroidism

Cats with hyperthyroidism have a thyroid gland that produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones. This causes a dramatic increase in the body’s metabolic rate.

Hyperadrenocorticism

“Spontaneous” hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) or Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder caused by excessive production of steroids by the adrenal glands; “spontaneous” denotes lack of apparent cause.

Food Allergy

Dogs and cats can develop intolerances or allergies to a variety of ingredients in their diets. Most commonly on dogs, these are beef, chicken, lamb, wheat, corn, soy, dairy and eggs. Rarely do dogs react to additives, dyes, or preservatives. Cats most commonly react to fish, beef and dairy products.

Lymphoma

A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell, formed in lymphatic tissue throughout the body; lymphocytes are further divided into T lymphocytes (which are involved in cell-mediated immunity; for example, graft rejection) and B lymphocytes (which produce antibodies as part of the immune process).