Sherlock Vet!
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Sometimes being a veterinarian feels very much like being Sherlock Holmes - using your detective skills to put all the pieces of the puzzle together and obtain a diagnosis!
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Euthanasia - From the Veterinarians Side
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Euthanasia is an important part of being a veterinarian, but it can sometimes take its toll on our emotions. This blog post is a bit of a downer, but explains the act of euthanasia from my point of view as a veterinarian and I attempt to impart some advice for other vets or people in this field.
Read MoreCalcium Oxalate Nephrosis - what does that mean?!
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Oxalate nephrosis is a fancy word for kidney disease caused by calcium oxalate depositing with in the kidney tubules. Still confused? Read the article to learn more about the kidney disease affecting South Australian koalas.
Read MoreCommon Bird Diseases
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I was recently asked to give a talk at the Mclaren Vale Bird Breeders Club. I spoke about some of the common diseases seen in aviaries and pet birds, and about how a veterinarian might approach a problem in a flock. I have provided a copy of my powerpoint here.
Read MoreKoala Sex - Is it love?
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Aaah Spring is in the air, and so are the birds and the bees, inciting love in all of our furry, feathered and winged friends! Unfortunately for the female koala mating is not an experience based on love, but instead practicality. Here I will try to describe some of the unique facts about koala sex and the general life cycle of the South Australian Koalas.
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