Tools of the trade

by Dr Peta Gay Railton, Pet Medical, Milsons Point, NSW This small flexible tube can be used with cats and dogs suffering from an aural...

by Dr Scot Plummer, Brisbane Pet Surgery, QLD Zydax contains pentosan polysulfate and is used to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. It’s a very effective drug. What’s...

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes by Dr Madhurika Bhagwat, Doubleview Vet Centre, Scarborough, WA Cardalis is an app to monitor a dog’s respiratory rate. As...

by Rebecca Hagney VN, Claws and Paws Family Veterinary Hospital, Bathurst, NSW These forceps quickly and effectively remove tartar without putting too much pressure on...

by Dr David Rizkalla, The Gables Veterinary Group, Monash, ACT Zoletil is a combination of two drugs, tiletamine and zolazepam. It’s commonly used in general...

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes by Dr Vanessa Reid, St Ives Veterinary Hospital and Positive Pets Behaviour Vet, NSW Emla is a topical anaesthetic cream...

By Dr Charles Kuntz, Southpaws Surgery for Animals, Moorabbin, Vic LigaSure is a vessel-sealing device. In the past, it was necessary to clamp blood vessels...

by Dr Dan McDougall, Gympie Vet Services, QLD Domitor is widely used for the sedation of animals and to reduce stress levels. It allows an...

Review by Dr Anna Kolodina, Glen Osmond Veterinary Clinic, Fullarton, SA When dealing with dogs that have ear infections, the owner often has to apply ear...

by Dr Sandra Read, Galston Veterinary Clinic, NSW Cytopoint is an injection for dogs suffering from pruritus or atopic dermatitis. It provides relief for four...