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Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Border Collie
27 June 2025
Meet Brew, an energetic, 11-year-old Border Collie Cross, who came to VSS Carrara after being referred by his regular veterinarian. His owner had noticed him being more needy over the previous...
Outpatient Ultrasound for Veterinary Patients
20 June 2025
Do you have a patient that needs an ultrasound, but not a specialist referral?Perhaps your clinic does not have ultrasound equipment?Would you benefit from diagnostic support from our internal medi...
Case Study: Severe Biliary Tract Obstruction
22 May 2025
Severe Biliary Tract Obstruction Earlier this year, Freckles - an aptly named dalmatian - presented to VSS Underwood's Emergency team after a weekend of increasing lethargy, reduced appetite an...
Case Study: Oesophageal Foreign Body Obstruction
22 May 2025
Oesophageal Foreign Body Obstruction, Thoracotomy, Oesophageal Resection and AnastomosisOne year ago, Lucky, a three-year-old Staffy, was transferred to Specialist Surgeon Dr Jason Hoon for interve...
Mast Cell Tumours in Dogs
15 May 2025
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The media are currently sharing facts about skin cancer, encouraging people to have regular skin checks, and emphasizing the importance of sun safet...
May is Melanoma Awareness Month
8 May 2025
May is Melanoma Awareness Month (#MelanomaAwarenessMonth). Social media posts are currently sharing facts about skin cancer, encouraging people to have regular skin checks, and emphasizing the impo...
Teddy’s Journey: Overcoming Luxation with Specialist Care
11 February 2025
Meet Teddy, a lovable pup who has become the heart and soul of his family. At just a year and a half old, Teddy started showing signs of lameness in his back right leg, often keeping it locked up. ...
Healing with Heart: Bill’s Journey Through Cancer Treatment
19 January 2025
Bill, a rescue pup from the RSPCA, was adopted at just 12 weeks old. Full of energy and personality, she was a Border Collie cross who never slowed down. But at eight and a half years old, her worl...
Caring Through Challenges: How VSS Helped My Pug Overcome a Cerebellar Cyst
2 December 2024
In this touching video, a devoted pug mom of four—Wentworth, Griffin, Penny, and Ruby Ratbag—shares her heartfelt experience with Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS). She recounts the challeng...

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