13 Critical weeks

13 Critical weeks

13 Critical Weeks – authored by Dee Bennett As a Puppy School Coordinator my passion is puppy development and behavior. Socialisation is the foundation and the key to success for a lifetime of loyalty and happiness. Recently my sister asked me why her 6 year old...
Pet of the month – Angel and her guardian angels!

Pet of the month – Angel and her guardian angels!

Little Angel was born with a cleft lip, a birth defect that occurs when the tissue that makes up the lip does not join completely before birth, resulting in an opening in the upper lip. A cleft palate may involve any part or all of the palate. It may be quite small or...
Pet of the month – A trip to the dentist

Pet of the month – A trip to the dentist

Tazz came to us as his owners were worried about a mysterious lump that had appeared on her gums.  Closer inspection showed us that the lump was an epulis, which is a tumour like mass that can present on animal’s gums.  These types of masses come from the dental...
Cooper’s birthday present!

Cooper’s birthday present!

By Nat Casserly As a receptionist I see owners dropping their dogs off for surgery on a daily basis.  Some owners leave their furbabies behind, not knowing what happens after they walk out the door.  Some owners even refer to the emotions like dropping the kids off at...
From humble beginnings!

From humble beginnings!

Welcome to the Adelaide Plains Veterinary Surgery Blog! We hope to share lots of interesting stories and information in this space that will keep you well informed and hopefully entertained along the way. From a humble start in 2001 in the main street of Two Wells,...