Animal Dermatology Services

Posted by VSS on 27 September 2024
Animal Dermatology Services
Veterinary Specialist Services has some exciting announcements about our dermatology services. Animal Dermatology Specialist (ADS) are currently operating out of our Underwood and Carrara clinics. As an independent and locally owned small bus...
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Case Study: Angular Limb Deformity Correction

Posted by VSS on 26 September 2024
Case Study: Angular Limb Deformity Correction
We are excited to introduce Gus, our very first patient using the patient specific guide (PSG), which was designed and 3D-printed at VSS Underwood by our Surgical Registrar, Dr Lincoln Chau for angular limb deformity correction. Dr Chau utili...
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Case Study: Portosystemic Shunt

Posted by Tania Banks on 19 September 2024
Case Study: Portosystemic Shunt
Kimba, a female Bichon Frise crossbreed was only three months old and 2.8kg when she showed blood in her urine and frequent attempts to urinate, with only small amounts of urine produced. She was also lethargic and much smaller than her litter mat...
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Treatment of Cruciate Ligament Tears in Dogs

Posted by David Cook on 12 September 2024
Treatment of Cruciate Ligament Tears in Dogs
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...
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Introducing Our New Brachycephalic Care Unit (BCU) at VSS Jindalee

Posted by Abbie Tipler on 9 September 2024
Introducing Our New Brachycephalic Care Unit (BCU) at VSS Jindalee
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...
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