Feline Resorptive Lesions
This is another topic I am very passionate about! It is estimated that by middle age, 50% of cats will have one or more resorptive lesions. You can see why I find this disease so important as it can be a very common source of pain for many cats! It saddens me to know that…
Introducing a new cat or kitten into your home
This is a topic that we frequently educate new cat owners about when they adopt a cat or kitten. Often they already have another cat at home, and want to give both their cat at home and their new cat the best chance possible for a successful cat friendship! I may have said this before,…
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
This blog post comes following some sad news this week. One of our cats that had been adopted a couple of months ago, passed away under general anaesthetic during a routine desexing operation. We were absolutely devastated to hear this news, and extend our deepest sympathies to her beautiful foster family. The veterinarians that were…
Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)
In my time as a veterinarian in Darwin, and especially since we founded the rescue A Safe Place for Meow, I have diagnosed and treated A LOT of ringworm! This fungal skin disease has had me fascinated from the very beginning. When we were in our very early days of the rescue, we didn’t realize…
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
Also known as: Stress cystitisFeline interstitial cystitisPandora syndromeIdiopathic feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) This is my favourite disease of all time to educate clients about! Whilst it can be a very frustrating disease, with some patients experiencing recurrent bouts of FIC throughout their lifetime, there are many different options for management and treatment. Environmental…
About me
My name is Sophie Huxley and I am located in the beautiful city of Darwin, Northern Territory. I graduated from Murdoch University in Perth at the end of 2018, and moved straight to the Northern Territory. I love Darwin’s beautiful warm winters (also known as the dry season) but I am equally as obsessed with…
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