Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Biography

I completed my degree in veterinary medicine at the University of Padova, Italy, in 2009. Since graduation I have always been dedicated to small animal medicine, and I have developed a keen interest in neurology, internal medicine and diagnostic imaging. I moved to United Kingdom to further my educational training, and I completed advanced training in small animal medicine and surgery and in neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, I have I have recently completed the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice with a special interest in internal medicine and emergency and critical care. I currently work at several veterinary practices and emergency and critical care services in the Cambridge and London areas. For me, being in direct contact with clients and having the chance to help pet owners everyday is an absolute professional joy! I like answering challenging questions and being in contact with pet owners from all around the world. When I’m not working I love spending time with my big black rescue cat, Pele.

Can I give bravecto chew 3 weeks after next star treatment? Nextstar worked for about a week and my dogs are infested again. Yard and house is being treated regularly

Hi and thanks for your request. The two products are based on different active molecules which are not know to interact after 3 weeks from last application. Yes, bravecto can be given relatively safely even though the correct administration should be after 4 weeks

My puppy was spayed five days ago. The incision is about a inch long. A tiny hole is visible with no blood. I believe a scab was there

Hi and thanks for your request. The skin seems healing normally, the small gap is not concerning at this stage. the redness is due to mild inflammation. there are no indications of delayed or abnormal healing or infection. Please rest her as much as possible for the next 4-5 days and discourage any licking.

Something is coming out of my little chihuahuas vagina! What is it? Is this normal? I’ve included a picture to help with identifying it! Thank you in advance for your help!

Hi and thanks for your request. this is a vaginal prolapse and ideally should be seen immediately by your local vet. Keep the area humid with a wet tissue/swab. An immediate check up is essentially to reposition the vagina .

It's been 2x this week, my dog when she poop the first round poop out normal but second round poop with bright blood mixed with mucus ( jelly) wraped around grasses ( big one) and her furs ( tiny), Is it normal?

Hi and thanks for your request. These signs are likely caused by a colitis, caused by dietary indiscretion and dysbiosis. Usually the combination between a probiotic (canine fortiflora or similar ones) and a bland diet like boiled chicken and rice is beneficial. I would recommend Three-four days of this regime and then switch back to normal diet gradually.

My kitten was spayed last Monday and developed an infection Friday and was put on antibiotics. We are doing a warm compress for her about every 3 hours. She’s been eating and drinking normally since then but there is still a lot of leakage going on and I was wondering if it looks like it could be opening back up? Just wanting to check if it looks like its healing well or if I should run her to the vet tomorrow and get it checked on

Hi and thanks for your request. From the picture it does not look like it is extremely inflamed but the leakage is concerning, especially if particularly persistent. It is unlikely that the wound is open and if she is fine in herself there is room to wait and monitor her. I would recommend to have her checked if the leakage persist in the next 24 hours.