General Medicine

General medicine encompasses the vast majority of what happens at a veterinary clinic day to day — the sick cat who stopped eating, the dog limping after a morning walk, the older companion showing signs of cognitive change. These consultations require careful clinical reasoning, strong communication, and genuine compassion.

Our approach begins with listening. We want to understand what you've observed at home, when symptoms started, and how your pet has been otherwise. The history you provide is as valuable as any examination finding, and it shapes the diagnostic approach we take from the outset.

We then perform a thorough physical examination, integrating our findings with your pet's history to form a differential diagnosis. Where further investigation is needed, we discuss our recommendations clearly — explaining why each test or imaging study is being suggested and what we hope to learn from it.

Our goal is always the same: to understand what is happening, communicate it clearly, and provide the best possible care for your pet and support for you as their owner.

Dogs and cats enter their senior years earlier than many owners realise — large breed dogs as young as five to six years, and most cats and small dogs by age seven to eight. In these life stages, health can change quickly, and what was normal last year may signal a new concern today.

Geriatric consultations allow us to assess your senior pet comprehensively — including pain scoring for arthritis, cognitive function assessment, weight and muscle condition, organ function via blood work, and quality-of-life evaluation. The goal is to help your companion age as comfortably and happily as possible, for as long as possible.

We also work proactively with owners of senior pets to establish quality-of-life benchmarks — practical, honest measures that can help guide difficult decisions as your pet's health changes over time.

One of the most profound privileges — and responsibilities — of veterinary medicine is helping families navigate the final chapter of their pet's life with honesty, compassion, and care. We believe that no family should feel alone in making these decisions.

End-of-life consultations provide the space to ask questions, discuss palliative and hospice care options, and understand what to expect as your pet's condition progresses. When euthanasia is the right choice, we ensure it is performed with gentleness and dignity, in an environment that honours the bond between you and your companion.

We also offer guidance on aftercare options and understand that grief following the loss of a pet is real and significant. Our team is here to support you through every part of this process.