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 a common cause of joint problems in the knee.  It is typically damaged in...

What is the BCU?The BCU has been established as an exclusive brachycephalic precinct with the specific goal of reducing the number of stress-inducing visits a brachycephalic patient may need to make to a specialist hospital. Additionally, the risk...

What types of fractures occur in dogs and cats?Dogs and cats can suffer fractures (breaks) to their bones. Any bone can be affected.  Typically, this is a result of a traumatic injury. Trauma can occur in many ways, ranging from high impact (...

Laryngeal paralysis is a frequently encountered respiratory condition in dogs characterised by partial to complete failure of abduction of one or both arytenoid cartilages during inspiration resulting in mechanical upper airway obstruction. The in...

Wendy Archipow, BVSc, MS, DACVS-SA, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery Veterinary Specialist Services, Underwood Neurological Exam:The neurological exam is made up of six parts: the distance exam, cranial nerve assessment, postural reactions,...