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Name: Dre
Age: 8 months old
Weight: 22kgs
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sex: Male
History: Dre went on an expedition around his local suburb after escaping from his yard one afternoon. Unfortunately he was struck by a car on Lutwyche Road and then brought to us at Wilston Vet by a caring member of the public.
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Name: Tilly
Age: 3yrs old
Weight: 21kgs
Breed: Staffy X
Sex: Female
History: Tilly came to Wilston vet for her regular annual vaccination. During her pre-vaccine health check Dr. Nichola Hinchy noticed something strange happening with her teeth. Tilly was unfortunate enough to have a malocclusion of her jaw resulting in a noticeable “under bite”. This means the lower part of her jaw protrudes further forward than the top.
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Name: Minty
Age: 2yrs old
Weight: 25kgs
Breed: Labrador
Sex: Female
History: Minty’s troubles started several months ago when she came to see us for a sore front left foot. After a thorough examination including X-Rays to rule out broken bones, no reason for the sore foot could be found. Minty was sent home for strict rest with some pain relief medication and antibiotics to cover for any infection that may be present.
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Name: Floyd
Age: 5yrs old
Weight: 5kgs
Breed: Burmese
Sex: Male
History: Floyd came to visit us after his owner noticed some swelling in his face. The swollen area was covered in a purulent and caseous (cheese like) discharge that is consistent with an abscess. The most probable cause for an abscess in a cat is a cat fight, dental disease or foreign bodies (i.e. something stuck under the skin similar to a splinter etc).
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Name: Elmo
Age: 5yrs old
Weight: 6kgs
Breed: Fox Terrier X
Sex: Male
History: Elmo was rushed to Wilston Vet after being hit by two cars on a busy nearby road. He presented with major head trauma and severe neurological signs. He was bleeding from a laceration above his left eye and also from his nostrils. Elmo’s pupils were dilated and he was unable to focus on us or his surroundings.
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Name: Linus
Age: 3yrs old
Weight: 5kgs
Breed: Layanese
Sex: Male
History: Linus came to see us when his owner noticed he was not himself & that he was hiding in unusual places around the house. They also noticed that he was bleeding from somewhere on his face but could not see any injuries or where it was coming from.
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Name: BJ
Age: 8yrs old
Weight: 33 kgs
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sex: Female
History: BJ came to see us as her notice a rapidly growing lump on her hind leg. It was approx 3-4cm in diameter and they were worried what it might be.
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Name: Betsy
Age: 6 yrs old
Weight: 12 kgs
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Sex: Female
History: Betsy was brought into the clinic after unusual urinating habits. She was seen to be urinating more frequently than normal and in lesser amounts. She had also started urinating in her bed, something definitely out of character!
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Name: Poppi
Sex: Female desexed
Breed: Labrador
Age- 1 yo
Weight- 27 kgs
History: Poppi was presented to Wilston Vet for continued treatment after a visit to the pet emergency centre the night before. She had been vomiting overnight and appeared lethargic and off-colour.
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Name: Felix
Species: Rat
Sex: Male
Age: 1yr 8mths
Weight: 520g
History:
Felix presented to the clinic when his owners noticed a lump on the Felix’s left shoulder. The lump developed a few days prior to examination and had continued to grow in size. Felix had been less active than normal, however was still bright and had a good appetite.
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