Fremantle Animal Hospital in Fremantle, Western Australia | Veterinary surgeon

Fremantle Animal Hospital

Locality: Fremantle, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6223 0999

Address: 59 Ellen Street 6160 Fremantle, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.freo.vet

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24.01.2022 Happy weekend everyone! Remember Dr. Garnett Hall is on-call 24/7 for emergency situations. Call 6223 0999 and you will be diverted to his mobile.

24.01.2022 Keith absolutely loves his new bandana! Thanks Bandanas for bullies

24.01.2022 Meet the team! Dr. Maxwell Hall Dr Maxwell Hall, (BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS (Equine Surgery), Diplomate ECVS (Equine Surgery) - Director... Maxwell has a vast amount of experience in small animals with his interest being in surgery, especially orthopaedic and emergency surgery’s. He has pulled out various weird and wonderful things from pets including puppies and ooshies! Dr Maxwell Hall is a registered specialist in Large Animal Surgery. He has worked in pioneering veterinary hospitals across the world and is one of a very small cohort of equine veterinarians in WA to be recognised as a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons Specialist in Equine Surgery. At the time he was the youngest person in the Southern Hemisphere to obtain such a title. Maxwell is also a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS Equine Surgery) and received first class honours for his veterinary degree obtained from the University of Queensland in 2007. He has published many journal articles and is constantly developing and refining innovative surgical procedures. He regularly travels internationally to conferences. Outside of his veterinary career Maxwell is a keen Rugby Union player and is a lover of all things bull terrier!

24.01.2022 Meet the team! Dr. Garnett Hall Dr. Garnett Hall is a local veterinary surgeon with 14 years of experience in small animal, dairy, beef and equine veterinary services. He loves looking after all species of animals and enjoys all types of veterinary work, including emergency care, mobile services, farm animal work and complex equine surgeries. During his career he has worked across Australia and overseas with all species of animals. He has participated in humanitarian assista...nce veterinary work in East Timor and many remote areas of Australia. He recently completed an Army deployment to Kangaroo Island as part of Operation Bushfire Assist. Garnett is a committee member and President-elect of the Australian Veterinary Association WA Division and the University of Western Australia Animal Ethics Committee. He is a graduate of the Royal Military College Duntroon and is a commissioned officer in the Australian Defence Force holding the rank of Captain. He has served on operations both domestic and overseas and continues to serve in the Army Reserve where he looks after the Army's Military Working Dogs. Notably, he was a 2006 recipient of the Royal Military College’s Foreign Academies Exchange Program, the 2008 Australian Cattle Vets Rural Practice Scholarship, the 2011 recipient of the Australian Defence Force’s Prince of Wales award, and 2019 Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) WA Ambassador. Garnett and his wife Sally (also a vet) live in Fremantle with their three kids, two cats, one dog, and many chickens. See more

24.01.2022 Meet the team! Holly Paton Holly is our head nurse at Fremantle Animal Hospital. She holds a Certificate III in Animal Studies and a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Holly has had experience with multiple animals including kangaroos, alpacas, horses, dogs and cats. ... Holly plans on completing a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing later this year and is constantly looking for opportunities to further develop her skills and knowledge. She enjoys all aspects of nursing including scrubbing into surgeries to help the vets, and being able to help all the pets in the clinic feel as comfortable and happy as possible during their stay. She has a keen interest in emergencies and emergency surgeries. Outside of nursing, Holly taught lessons at a riding school in Claremont Showgrounds and enjoys taking her horse out eventing when she can! See more

23.01.2022 'Butters' and her beautiful smile. Last week Dr Garnett received a visit from 'Butters', a beautiful 10 year old Rottweiler for a dental checkup. Just like people, plaque builds up on the teeth of animals over time. This plaque hardens to become calculus, which leads to dental diseases such as bad breath, gum inflammation and tooth decay. ... Dental disease is seen regularly in our canine companions, especially in dogs aged 3 years or older. It can be quite painful, unsightly, and can even lead to kidney disease and heart disease. Dr Garnett recommended a dental scale and polish under general anaesthesia for Butters in order to remove the build-up of plaque and tartar, as well as extracting a few teeth affected by dental disease. Her procedure was performed a few days later, during which all of the plaque and calculus was removed, including from the subgingival areas. The diseased teeth were extracted, and the remainder were polished to discourage plaque from reforming. Butters went home that afternoon and gets even more kisses from her family now that she has beautiful fresh breath.

23.01.2022 We are having an OPEN DAY Come down for a visit of the new Fremantle Animal Hospital, meet our team, tour the clinic, grab a free coffee and of course bring your pet for a morning out.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to our first cohort of puppy pre-school graduates! We had so much fun teaching these guys the ins and outs of puppy ownership and some basic training. We brought in guest speakers, played games, had small competitions with prizes and of course ate lots of treats.... Puppy pre-school classes help give your pup the perfect start to life at home with you. They are perfect for novice or experienced puppy owners, and are a great way to socialise your pup in a safe and friendly environment. Our next class will commence on Tuesday 21 July and will run for 4 weeks. Call the clinic on 6223 0999 to find out more or secure your place (only 2 spots remaining!).

22.01.2022 Fremantle is spoilt with choice when it comes to areas that are dog friendly. Visit the link to see the TOP 4 locations in Fremantle.

21.01.2022 Welcome to Fremantle Animal Hospital, We are a family owned, independent clinic located on the corner of Ellen Street in a stunning, original Fremantle building. Our team strives to offer the highest level of professional veterinary care for your furry friends. We have many important diagnostic and treatment facilities including; Radiograph and ultrasound imaging machines ... In-house blood machines, centrifuges and microscopes A fully equipped surgery with the surgeons to match 3 beautiful and spacious consulting rooms An outdoor consulting space for those pets who would prefer to stay outside A fully equipped treatment room so we are ready for whatever case walks through our doors A large reception room with 3 waiting areas. Outdoors, indoors and a separate space especially for cats Big and comfortable kennels for all types of animals so they will be comfortable and happy if they need to stay in our care We cannot wait to grow as a community and meet all of you and your pets

21.01.2022 Thank you Roel!

20.01.2022 Have a look at our new short video! A big thank you to the amazing Gavin Carver from 88 Astronauts for creating this for us, we hope you and Norman are doing well!

19.01.2022 It was lovely to meet Tyson, Dusty and all the others this morning.

19.01.2022 We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Dr Garnett Hall has been appointed to lead the WA Division of the Australian Veterinary Association. This extra responsibility will allow him to continue to promote issues important to animal health across the state. He will also have a key role in planning continuing education and liaising with government on behalf of the profession. This is a part-time role that he will undertake in addition to his existing clinical duties.

18.01.2022 Case Study 2: Pippin Pringle Pippin is a 7 year old Italian Greyhound who presented to Fremantle Animal Hospital to see Dr Albert regarding a lump located on the left side of his penis, on the abdomen. After a thorough examination, Dr Albert examined the mass and clinically it appeared as a cutaneous haemangiosarcoma with its characteristic blood blister appearance. Haemangiosarcomas are tumours that arise from the cells that line blood vessels. They are an aggressive tumour... and spread easily as they are considered ‘part of the bloodstream’ already. Common sites we see haemangiosarcomas are the spleen, liver and heart. Less commonly they are seen on skin, muscle and eyes. Although they have been reported in many more tissues. Cutaneous or skin haemangiosarcomas are thought to be the result of sun damage and we often see them in the hairless non-pigmented skin of animals that like to sun bake. They appear as blood blisters within the skin. Luckily this form of haemangiosarcoma is relatively benign compared with other forms and is often cured with complete excision. Dr Albert recommended that the next step was to have the lump surgically removed. The following day Pippin underwent surgery performed by Dr Stefan, to have the mass removed under general anaesthesia. Due to the location of the mass careful attention had to be made to ensure ‘surgical margins’ were allowed for around the lesion (to ensure all bad cancerous cells were removed), whilst also allowing for proper closure of the wound. Surgical planning was critical to ensure that excessive tension wasn’t created which would potentially compromise the normal function of his penis and urination. We are pleased that the pathologists’ report showed that complete surgical excision had been achieved successfully. Pippin is doing well since his surgery and we will continue to closely monitor Pippin to ensure the tumour does not return.

16.01.2022 Case Study Bailey’s ‘ghost’ leg. Bailey is a beautiful whippet who unfortunately ruptured a disc in her back earlier this year. The rupture was so severe that she became paralysed in one of her back legs. A CT of her spine confirmed the diagnosis but unfortunately there was no surgical way to repair the damage to her spinal cord. Bailey was given strong anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the pressure in the spine, however the nerves showed no sign of recovery after thr...ee weeks, suggesting the damage was likely to be permanent. Bailey was otherwise happy and healthy except for the difficulties of moving around carrying a completely numb, paralysed leg. With no hope of a return to normal function, the only reasonable way forward was to amputate the paralysed leg. Most dogs cope very well with the loss of a limb, especially light-framed dogs like whippets. The ‘ghost’ leg was removed in a short operation at Fremantle Animal Hospital, and Bailey went home that evening to recover with her family. Within a few days she was a moving around much more freely. Within a few weeks she was back to her normal routine of wandering around her rural property. Dr Garnett & the team were absolutely thrilled to see how well she was doing at her recent recheck. Dr Garnett has a lot of experience with greyhounds and whippets (and anything with a long nose!). He was proud to be named as the ‘Greyhounds As Pets’ WA Ambassador in 2019 and 2020, and regularly promotes greyhound ownership on TV and radio. If you have any queries about your hound’s health please get in touch on 08 6223 0999.

16.01.2022 This Saturday is our OPEN DAY from 10am-1pm. Come down and visit our team, take a tour and enjoy a wonderful display thanks to Ranger Red and Incredible Creatures. FREE Coffee coupon on arrival 59 Ellen St Fremantle Pets welcome... Looking forward to seeing you there!

14.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW that by 2 years of age, up to 70% of cats and up to 80% of dogs suffer some form of dental disease? Just like us, our pet's teeth need some TLC. Other than causing bad breath, dental and gum disease can be significant sources of pain for your pooch, and have even been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. There are many ways to keep their teeth pearly and white, including dental diets, dental chews, and (for the very committed) regular brushing, however ...the most effective method is a scale and polish under general anaesthetic. This allows us to fully assess the whole mouth and perform any necessary procedures. Call Fremantle Animal Hospital today on 6223 0999 to book your FREE dental check with one of our experienced nurses, or book online at www.freo.vet

14.01.2022 Lots happening at Fremantle Animals hospital today for the Open Day

14.01.2022 Come down and say hi at the South Fremantle Festival of Lights.

13.01.2022 Retained Canines Persistent deciduous teeth (or Pseudopolydontia) is a disease of the oral cavity that is seen in dogs, cats and horses. In dogs, it is seen commonly in miniature breeds and brachycephalics (french bull dogs, pugs etc.) however, it can occur in any breed. Deciduous or ‘baby’ teeth, are teeth that form initially, and adjacent to, more permanent teeth. The deciduous teeth erupt, followed by adult permanent teeth. ... In pseudopolydentia, adult tooth eruption does not result in exfoliation (loss of) of deciduous tooth as it would normally, and the deciduous tooth and permanent tooth are seen to co-exist into adulthood. Adult tooth eruption typically occurs from 4 6 months of age in dogs. Having persistent deciduous teeth can cause: - Pain associated with jaw crowding and tooth movement as adult teeth erupt - Inability to eat and chew food adequately - Predisposition to food accumulation between teeth and subsequent periodontal disease - Malocclusions Treatment involves a dental examination, oral radiographs (in some instances) and removal of these retained teeth. Surgical dental extractions are often recommended as a means to remove the persistent deciduous teeth. Following surgery small animals are placed on a short course of anti-inflammatories and antibiotics to ensure adequate healing and comfort. Prognosis is generally good with timely appropriate veterinary care, the sooner these teeth are extracted the better as it will result in appropriate direction of eruption of adult teeth. If you are concerned about your pet having persistent deciduous teeth please do not hesitate book in for an appointment at Fremantle Animal Hospital.

13.01.2022 I am pleased to let you know you can now purchase Bandanas From Moo 2 You from Fremantle Animal Hospital. Thank you Dr Garnet Hall and the team for you're support and for also giving my pets the very best in veterinary care, that they so rightly deserve.

12.01.2022 Online Council registrations now available for our pets. Great work City of Fremantle!

12.01.2022 Meet Sparticus Sparticus is a very handsome 12 year old Parson Russell Terrier who came to us for a dental after his mum had noticed some wobbly teeth and bleeding from the gums. Sparticus has had several dentals in his life with most requiring extractions. Small breed dogs are unfortunately more likely to experience some form of dental disease earlier on in life due to crowding of the dental arcade. If left untreated, it can lead to bad breath, rotten teeth, pain, and in sev...ere cases, heart or kidney disease. There are a number of ways pet owners can prevent dental disease at home, including feeding a dental diet or dental chews, teeth brushing, and adding products like 'Plaque Off' to food to prevent build-up of nasty tartar. However in more severe cases, a dental scale and polish under general anaesthetic will need to be performed to get teeth back to a manageable, healthier state so preventive measures can be used more effectively. Have a look at the pictures below for some fabulous before and after shots of Sparticus' procedure. Very satisfying!

11.01.2022 Fremantle Animal Hospital had a busy weekend meeting so many new pet owners over the weekend. Thank you to everyone who came down for a tour of the hospital on Saturday and enjoyed to displays on offer thanks to Peel Zoo and Incredible Creatures. The busy Festival Of Lights, a huge family and pet friendly event held on the south terrace that brought the community together. Thanks to everyone who came down for a chat and introduced themselves and their pets! #fremantleanimalhospital #peelzoo #rangerred #imcrediblecteatures #festivaloflights #fremantle #pet #familyownedclinic

11.01.2022 Anzac Day represents an important moment in our history and as proud members and supporters of the Australian Defence Force, we want to recognise the valuable role that animals played in the great wars of past and present. Most of the stories about the animals involve the close attachments formed between animal and handler, and the anguish of soldiers when their time came to return to Australia at the end of their tours. In the past, it was Australian Army policy that the do...gs not be brought home at the end of their service. Today, where possible, military working dogs will retire to their handler's home at the end of their service. Animals still play a vital role in combat and we're proud to continually support the military working dogs. Image Source: https://anzacday.org.au #anzacday2021 #militaryworkingdogs #anzacdogs

11.01.2022 Fremantle Animal Hospital is now open! We are a family owned local business, and are thrilled to bring a full-service vet hospital to Fremantle, including emergency and after-hours appointments. We have spacious waiting areas to allow social distancing.... Call 6223 0999 or visit www.freo.vet

10.01.2022 Billy the sweet Dalmatian. Billy is a 9 year old male dog who came for a visit to Fremantle Animal Hospital to see Dr Stefan concerning an eye mass on the upper left eye lid. The mass had been present for many years but had recently grown in size. His owner had noticed that it appeared to be causing discomfort. After a thorough examination, Dr Stefan discussed the options for Billy with his lovely owners and the decision was made to remove the mass surgically. Billy was booked in to go ahead with the procedure soon after and on the day of the surgery, the mass was removed. Following surgery, we are pleased to say that Billy is doing well and that the surgical site is healing up nicely.

10.01.2022 Part 2 of 'What to Watch out for at the beach'. Fishing hooks can tackle can be a huge danger to our pets. Common cases include hooks penetrating through the lip, tongue, paw pads and swallowed. All cases where the hook has pierced through the skin requires veterinary attention and most require surgery to remove. In cases where the hook has been swallowed, emergency surgery is necessary. So when walking pets down at the beach and river beds please be aware of hooks and fishing tackle.

09.01.2022 Fremantle Animal Hospital has a busy weekend meeting so many new pet owners over the weekend. Thank you to everyone who came down for a tour of the hospital on Saturday and enjoyed to displays on offer thanks to Peel Zoo and Incredible Creatures. The busy Festival Of Lights, a huge family and pet friendly event held on the south terrace that brought the community together. Thanks to everyone who came down for a chat and introduced themselves and their pets! #fremantleanimalhospital #peelzoo #rangerred #imcrediblecteatures #festivaloflights #fremantle #pet #familyownedclinic

09.01.2022 For the month of September Fremantle Animal Hospital are offering a FREE 200ml Aloveen Conditioner with every Aloveen Shampoo purchase. The importance of bathing your pet. For pets that do not have skin disease, washing every fortnight is suitable to maintain cleanliness of the coat and not disrupt skin health. Natural shampoo, Aloveen Oatmeal Shampoo and Aloveen Oatmeal Conditioner are idea for puppies and kittens, unloading those that require more frequent bathing.... For pets with skin disease, washing frequently may need to be increased as directed by your veterinarian and medicated shampoos may be indicated. The outer layer of canine skin is much thinner that human skin. This means that the delicate skin on our pets needs to be treated and washed with veterinary specific products. These are less likely to strip the oils from the coat and less likely to disrupt the normal function of the skin. If your finding your pet is starting to itch as we come into spring it is advised to book in for a consult.

09.01.2022 Welcome to Part 1 of 'What to Watch out for at the beach'. As the weather becomes warmer, there is no doubt that we will be heading down to the beach with our furry friends. Each week Fremantle Animal Hospital will highlight a potential danger that could be encountered with our pets and signs to look out for. To kick things of.....The Pufferfish, commonly known as blowfish, are found along our beaches here in Fremantle. Pufferfish are highly toxic when ingested. If your pet... has eaten one, vomiting usually occurs shortly afterwards. This quick onset of vomiting may be enough to remove the pufferfish if your dog only ate a small amount. Other symptoms that may occur if your pet has eaten a pufferfish are wobbliness and a change in demeanour, usually seen within 8-12 hours of your dog eating a pufferfish. If your dog has eaten all or some of a pufferfish, and even if you believe they have vomited everything up, please bring them down to the clinic for an examination with a veterinarian

07.01.2022 Part 3: What to Watch for at the Beach Sea hares are large, slug like creatures that are black, brown or purple in colour. They carry toxins and are very dangerous to our canine companions. Toxicity can occur when a dog licks or eats one of these creatures. Symptoms include weakness, vomiting, excessive drooling and seizures.... Do your best to prevent contact, but if your dog encounters a sea hare down at the beach please give us a call ASAP.

07.01.2022 Case of the week Fitzy the cat Fitzy is a gorgeous 2-year-old domestic short hair cat that came to us after developing intermittent vomiting, diarrhoea and inappetence. He was treated with some basic medications and intravenous fluids, but after a couple days still wasn’t quite back to his normal self. It was time to investigate further so Fitzy was booked in for an abdominal ultrasound. Ultrasonography is an incredibly useful tool to visualise organ structure as well as i...nvestigate potential obstructions. We could see something abnormal lodged in Fitzy’s intestine just past his stomach. Although we couldn’t tell exactly what the object was from the ultrasound alone, it was clear that it would need to be removed surgically. Clue: It was round and made of plastic. Check out the video below to watch the procedure being performed by Dr Maxwell Hall with the assistance of Nurse Holly and Nurse Amelia. See if you can guess what the mysterious object is!

07.01.2022 Have you got the cutest dog in town and want to WIN a free Fremantle Animal Hospital prize pack? To celebrate International Dog Day we are giving away a free consult with Dr Garnett Hall, Ivory Coat natural dog treats and a DOOG outdoor collar. To be in the draw to win.... 1. Post your winning photo below 2. Like Fremantle Animal Hospital page... 3. Tag a friend Competition closes Friday 28th August

06.01.2022 Meet the team! Dr. Helen Russell Dr. Helen Russell graduated from Murdoch University in 2018 with a BSc/BVMS. Following graduation, she worked in a mixed practice in Geraldton and gained valuable experience in all aspects of small animal practice, ranging from routine health checks and surgeries to medical cases and emergency work. She loves the variety her career as a vet brings. ... Helen also loves all things Labrador, especially her choccy lab Hugo! Outside of work Helen enjoys riding horses and swimming, having recently completed the Rottnest Channel Swim as part of a team. See more

06.01.2022 Meet Jacka Jacka is an adorable 4 month old Kelpie who came in with his dad recently after an unfortunate incident with a bee. Curiosity got the better of Jacka, resulting in a sting to the face and a very swollen muzzle, so much so he could barely open his eyes! So into the clinic he came where he was given an anti-histamine injection and a potent anti-inflammatory injection to help with the swelling. Check out the photo below to see what Jacka looked like when he came into ...us. As we move into the warmer months, bees and wasps will be out and about more and more so it's a good idea to be familiar with the symptoms associated with a reaction to stings. At first you may notice your dog pawing at its nose or chewing at its feet if it has just been stung. If you think a bee is the likely culprit, looking for and removing the stinger is a good place to start (although they can sometimes be impossible to find!). If your dog has a known allergy, then head into the vet clinic immediately. If your dog has been stung around the face or neck then it is important they receive treatment ASAP. If you notice severe or prolonged swelling, hives, difficulty breathing, excessive drooling, or dizziness, then a trip to the vet is strongly recommended.

05.01.2022 Puppy preschool is the best kick start to your new pup's life at home. Read below to find out how to join our class starting on the 25th of August!

04.01.2022 COVID may have raised it’s ugly head again here in WA but that just means more cuddles for our fur babies - even if they don’t always want them #fremantlestory, #fremantlelife, #perthvets, #perthanimals, #dogsofaustralia

04.01.2022 Caption This!! We challenge you to give us your BEST caption for this photoReady. Set. GO!!! . . .... #fremantlstory #perthvets #perthanimals #perthcats #catsofinstagram #captionthis #vets #veterinarian #funnycats #cats

04.01.2022 You asked and we shall deliver!! After many enquires about running puppy preschool classes here at Fremantle Animal Hospital, we are thrilled to announce that our 4 week Puppy Preschool program will commence on the 23rd of June! Over 4 evenings, your puppy will learn basic commands such as 'sit', 'stay' and 'come', as well as how to walk on a lead. You will also learn the ins and outs of puppy ownership and how to best look after your new family member. Other topics covered ...include toilet training, healthcare, exercise and nutrition. There are only 3 spots available for this month, and another 4 spots available for next month. Places will fill up very quickly so be sure to secure your place in the program ASAP. Call 6223 0999 now to enrol. We can't wait to meet all of your puppies soon!

03.01.2022 Great display thanks to Peel Zoo

03.01.2022 This is Curly Sue, belonging to Farmer Damien. She got a bit excited and tore a nail on her foot. Torn nails are very painful but with a bit of local anaesthetic we a were able to remove the damaged nail so that a new one could grow out normally. She also has amazing huge ears :) . . . #fremantle, #fremantlestory, #fremantlelife, #perthlife, #perthvets, #perthanimals, #infreo, #visitfremantle, #perthisok #soperth #dogs #vets

03.01.2022 Poor Ellie was not having the best day when her parents bought her to the clinic. We know it’s hard seeing photos or videos of our loved ones in pain but we try to keep all our fur parents up to date as best as possible when we take their babies into our care so you can rest easy knowing we’re treating them like our own. #fremantle #cats #veterinarian

02.01.2022 Case Study Cedar, a 3 year old greyhound, presented to Fremantle Animal Hospital to see Dr Stefan for a sore left front foot. Cedar’s lovely owners were aware of the possible association of his lameness with a condition known as a ‘Corn’ on the foot. Corns are a relatively common source of lameness in dogs, with it being especially prevalent amongst Greyhounds. Corn formation can be attributable to; foreign body penetration, and less commonly viral infections (however there ...is significant research lacking to substantiate viral causes). The most widely accepted and commonest cause however is repeated mechanical impact associated with walking, running, playing, etc. Lameness tends to worsen upon running and higher impact forces on the feet also. A corn is a hard mass of keratin (tissue that forms the pads on the dog’s feet). Corns predominantly occur in the digital pads and tends to appear as a circular area on the pad that can sometimes protrude from the surrounding pad. Approximately 80% of corns in sighthounds occur on one of the two central toes and most commonly on the forelimbs. After examination of Cedar’s corn, Dr Stefan discussed different surgical approaches with Cedar’s owners. One surgical option to treat the corn is to ‘shell it out’ surgically and stitching close the hole created in the pad. Greyhounds have high rate of recurrence however compared with most other dog breeds, and as such this option has a relatively high incidence of recurrence associated. The second surgical option (which Cedar’s owners elected for), is to perform a Superficial digital flexor tenotomy which involves surgically cutting the SDF tendon of the toe affected by the corn. By only cutting the SDF tendon and leaving the deep flexor tendon (DDF) intact a relatively normal degree of toe nail contact with ground and normal wear of nail is maintained, but also allows the digit to slightly elevate in relation to rest of digits on foot during weight bearing, thus significantly reducing mechanical impact forces through the digit and allowing the corn then to naturally exfoliate (a process which once this procedure is performed takes about 6-8weeks to occur). We are very pleased that Cedar has made a fast recovery from his procedure and is back to enjoying life with his lovely family. *Below is an image from file of this procedure being performed on another Greyhound. Image courtesy of greyhoundhealthinitiative.org*

01.01.2022 Thank you Lauren for these lovely words. We want our patients to feel as comfortable as possible when visiting the vet. We feel very lucky to have such a large reception area and separate entrance / waiting area for nervous pets. We also have outside consulting spaces and *huge* examination rooms with lots of natural light looking out over the park. Our vets and nurses take great care to discuss treatment options and medications with you prior to your departure - so you're ne...ver feeling in doubt about the plan for your pet.