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About Me

While farm owners used to just think of their animals as a way to make money, I have noticed more and more farmers taking a holistic view of their animals health. Farmers are working on less stressful and more healthy farming techniques, and as a vet I approve. I am involved in helping prevent animal diseases as well as curing the animals when they get ill. I deal with a range of animals from the farm cat to horses and it's great being a valued member of the community. I hope you enjoy hearing the stories from my vet practise and can learn from them.

5 Questions to Ask About Anesthesia for a Desexing Procedure

19 July 2017
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If it's time for your pet to be desexed, you need to take him or her to the vet for the procedure. In most cases, the vet will use general anesthesia to keep your pet comfortable. To ensure your pet is getting the best treatment possible, you may want to ask a few questions first. 1. Is It Possible to Use Topical Anesthesia? In most cases, the vet will need to use general anesthesia, but in some cases, the vet may be able to just use topical anesthesia. Read More

Understanding Corneal Ulcers In Horses

26 April 2017
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The cornea is the clear membrane that covers the front of the eye. It's composed of collagen and protects the pupil and iris. The cornea is also required for light refraction, which ensures light entering the eye reaches the retina at the back of the eye at the correct angle for clear vision. Your horse can get a corneal ulcer as a result of trauma to the eye, such as rough contact with another horse, a foreign object or grit getting into the eye and scratching the outer layer of corneal cells. Read More