Toxic Plants and Our Pets: What Every Pet Owner Should Know Unfortunately, we have recently seen several emergency cases of plant toxicity in animals presenting to our Veterinary Specialist Services clinics. Some of these cases can be very serious...

VSS Veterinary Oncology Beyond Dogs and Cats: Cancer Across the Animal Kingdom A budgerigar that suddenly stops using one leg may seem an unlikely oncology patient. So might a cow with a pale patch on its eyelid or a grey horse with dark nodules b...

What is a cruciate ligament? Dogs have similarities to people in how their joints are stabilised and move. In people, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is commonly injured during sporting activities involving rapid stopping or changes of direct...

Snake Bites Are On The Rise - Keep Your Pets SafeOver the past two weeks, we’ve seen a concerning increase in snake bites in pets presenting for emergency veterinary care. We’re also seeing snakes entering residential yards, meaning our pets don’t...

Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs: Is Your Sugar-Free Stash Putting Your Pet at Risk? At Veterinary Specialist Services, we’ve been seeing cases of xylitol toxicity through our emergency departments, and we want pet owners to know just how dangerous this c...