Category Archives: Medical
Hip Dysplasia
Introduction Hip dysplasia is a disease of the hip joints that is caused by a malformation of the joint. The ‘head’ of the upper leg bone doesn’t fit perfectly in the ‘bowl’ of the hip bone. In hip dysplasia the … Continue reading
Tick Fever
Introduction Tick fever is a disease that affects dogs and is caused by a blood-borne parasite that is transmitted via ticks. The parasite attaches to the platelets in the blood, which are the cells responsible for blood clotting. Symptoms Dogs … Continue reading
Skin Diseases
Skin problems are unfortunately quite common up in the Northern Territory. On this page you will find some information about skin diseases, their diagnosis and a number of common problems. Does my pet have a skin problem? In general it’s … Continue reading
Arthritis
On this page we will be talking about the type of arthritis that isn’t caused by a primary problem, such as infection or a fracture. Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints of animals. It’s most common in older … Continue reading
Microchipping
It is now a condition for registration that all dogs are microchipped and we can microchip your dog or cat at Parap Veterinary Hospital. What is a microchip? A microchip is a small electronic implant the size of a grain … Continue reading
Fleas and Ticks
Problems caused by fleas Skin problems are the biggest problems caused by fleas. In general fleas cause severe itchiness and in really bad cases flea bites can lead to wounds due to scratching. Fleas are also responsible for transmitting a … Continue reading
Intestinal Worms
General Worms in the intestines can cause problems in both dogs and cats. In adult animals, the symptoms are, in most cases, not much worse than a bad episode of diarrhoea, severe worm infections in pups and kittens can lead to … Continue reading
Vaccinations
Vaccination can help to prevent certain diseases in your pets. Although the protection offered by vaccination is not 100% effective, in almost all cases, diseases in vaccinated animals are milder than in unvaccinated animals. Parap Veterinary Hospital provides you with … Continue reading
Emergencies
Parap Veterinary Hospital works together with three other practices enabling us to offer 24/7 emergency care. This means that if you call us outside Opening Hours you may be redirected to another clinic that handles that particular day’s After Hours … Continue reading
De-sexing
General De-sexing (or neutering) is the procedure that prevents an animal from producing offspring. In male animals it is often referred to as ‘castrating’, whereas in females it often is called ‘spaying’ or ‘sterilising’. Benefits It prevents the development or … Continue reading