Dr Rayya's Online Veterinary Journal

August 19, 2012

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The Plight of a Schnauzer – Episode 1: Turmoil

s your Schnauzer in peak health? This is ‘Episode 1′ of one the most remarkable cases I have..

July 29, 2012

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Atlantis Dolphin Encounter

First up, for all of you who noticed I had vanished off the blog planet without a trace, I apologize for not giving you a heads up.

June 18, 2012

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Do you trust your vet?

I think it is very important for a veterinarian to be able to forge great relationships with their clients. Personally, I feel very privileged to have so many..

June 4, 2012

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Curiosity almost kills a cat

I was bustling in and out of my morning consultations when I heard my colleague frantically researching the product..

May 27, 2012

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Dogs will eat just about anything…

It has taken me almost two whole weeks but I have finally recovered from my horrifying Sunday on emergency..

April 29, 2012

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Sometimes it is good to be a big headed staffy

It was 7.30 p.m. and I was running a little late at work after a pretty full on day. I was feeling quite fatigued and when I realised I was on emergency call, I expressed myself aloud saying: ‘I hope not to receive a single afterhour’s call and if I do, it had better be […]

April 16, 2012

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Is Cesar Millan going to fix your dog?

Today I would like to talk to you about Poppy, 2 year old Labrador with aggressive tendencies. She was booked in with me two weeks ago for a brief consultation to discuss her behavioural issues. The owner walked in the consultation looking quite unsettled. He handed me the behavioural questionnaire I requested his family to […]

March 26, 2012

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Don’t ignore your male dog when he cocks his leg

I can’t believe how fast time is flying. Only two weeks ago, I was enjoying a thrilling new experience of getting a photo shoot of me and my dogs at Saint Kilda dog beach. I finally got to meet one of my fellow bloggers and utilised her photography talent to the maximum. I really can’t […]

March 11, 2012

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Mixed practice keeps you on your toes

I sure love mixed practice. I have been treating a myriad of cases lately from birdies to doggies and kitty cats. I also received a phone call from one of my favourite clients giving me the heads up that her cows are due to start calving. She had a bad season last year requiring us to […]

February 26, 2012

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Eye injuries in pets are true emergencies!!!

It has still been very steady at work which is great for a change. I have had a very interesting case load from routine general anaesthetics and dentals to working up a parrot with a non-weightbearing lameness to a behavioural consultation dealing with inter-dog aggression within the same household. Ah my line of work definitely never gets boring. […]