http://www.sarc.com.au Melbourne Vet Pet Veterinary Clinic Centre Dog Cat Six months after installation of Australia’s frist veterinary deep radiation therapy facility, we take a look at some of our practical experiences with treatment. Our brief review takes a look at the common applications for radiation therapy, as well as a review of a practical case presentation and the treatment strategies available. Deep radiation therapy is only recently available in Australia for companion animals and is an exciting progression in the treatment options for cancer in cats and dogs. http://www.sarc.com.au/6-months-of-radiation-therapy-at-sarc-a-brief-rev/143550/news-item.htm SARC Pulse - November 2006 /assets/61/newsimages/ 168_1 Although acute spinal injuries in dogs and cats are extremely serious, many can be effectively diagnosed and treated. Charlie is just one dog who has suffered, and recovered from, one of these conditions. Charlie’s story goes to show that with quick intervention there is a good chance of a full recovery. The accompanying image shows Charlie's vertebral disc compression demonstrated on CT. http://www.sarc.com.au/charlies-story-getting-back-on-your-feet-with-p/112750/news-item.htm SARC Pulse - November 2006 /assets/61/newsimages/ 124_1 Emergency veterinary care is about the last thing on any owner’s mind when they make the decision to purchase a pet. The veterinary industry has been doing its own thinking on preparing for the ever-threatening veterinary emergency. http://www.sarc.com.au/help-providing-emergency-funds-for-emergency-tr/107850/news-item.htm SARC Pulse - November 2006 /assets/61/newsimages/ 117_1 Ever wondered where canine and feline blood transfusions come from? Black Labrador ‘Cricket’ Minogue may go some way to explaining the process of small animal blood transfusion happening every day across Australia. http://www.sarc.com.au/client-perspective-blood-donation-behind-a-serv/107150/news-item.htm SARC Pulse - November 2006 /assets/61/newsimages/ 116_1