Dr Ram Naresh

Dr Ram Naresh

BVSc & AH, MVSc Medicine, PhD, BVMS

Life Story of Dr Ram Naresh

Dr Ram Naresh brings more than 34 years of experience in veterinary medicine and surgery, with a career spanning both India and Australia. Over the years, he has worked as a veterinarian, university lecturer, and researcher, combining practical experience with a strong academic background. Dr Ram migrated to Australia in 2005 and later worked throughout Perth as a mobile veterinarian from 2012 to 2018 before opening Canning Vale Veterinary Hospital in 2018.

Growing up in a remote village in India, Dr Ram’s journey into veterinary medicine began with humble beginnings. He studied by kerosene lamp throughout his schooling and, in his early school years, used a wooden writing board and chalk for learning. Shortly after completing Year 12, he entered veterinary school in 1987 as a teenager, beginning a lifelong commitment to animal care and education.

Outside of veterinary practice, Dr Ram is a passionate animal lover and enjoys living close to nature. He shares his home with his daughter, a Tibetan Mastiff, two Ragdoll cats, a Sun Conure, and local native wildlife. He strongly believes in the philosophy of “KARMA” and values meditation, yoga, and a balanced lifestyle connected with nature.

Known for his thorough and engaging consultations, Dr Ram combines extensive knowledge with a warm sense of humour, helping clients feel informed and supported while ensuring the best possible care for their pets.

Dr Ram’s academic qualifications, professional experience, awards, scholarships, and publications are listed below.

Recent Professional Development Courses:

• Soft Tissue Surgery for Advanced Practitioners, June 2025, UK
• Surgical Ophthalmology Workshop, February 2025, Queensland, Australia
• Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound, October 2024, Queensland, Australia
• Brachycephalic and BOAS Surgery workshop, September 2024, Queensland, Australia

University Degrees in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

• BVMS – School of Veterinary Sciences, Murdoch University – 2012
• PhD in Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University – 2010
• MVSc Medicine, Indian Veterinary Research Institute – 1997
• BVSc & AH, College of Veterinary Science, GB Pant University – 1992

Awards and Scholarships conferred to Dr Ram

• Dean’s Prize for Best Research Poster, School of Veterinary Sciences, Murdoch University 2006
• Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship – Murdoch University 2005
• Murdoch University Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2005
• Junior Research Fellow, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi 1992
• Junior Research Fellow, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar 1992

Work Experiences

• 1994 – 1997: Rural Veterinarian, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, India
• 1997 – 2000: Lecturer, Infectious diseases, R.G. Veterinary College, Pondicherry, India
• 2000 – 2005: Scientist, Veterinary Medicine, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India
• 2006 – 2010: University Demonstrator, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
• 2012 – current: Small Animal Vet, Perth, Australia

Dr Ram’s Areas of Interest

A) Internal Medicine

Dr Ram has a strong interest in veterinary internal medicine and completed a postgraduate degree in this field early in his career. To further expand his understanding of disease processes at a molecular level, he later completed a PhD at Murdoch University Veterinary School, focusing on the pathogenesis of diarrhoeal diseases. His research accomplishments on animal diseases have been published in peer-reviewed international veterinary journals in the UK.

Over the years, Dr Ram has diagnosed and successfully treated a wide range of complex and challenging medical conditions, including rare cases such as Addison’s disease in a 3–4-month-old puppy and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in a dog with chronic diarrhoea. He has a particular interest in investigating difficult medical presentations and developing thorough diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to each patient.

Dr Ram is always keen to deal with: 

• Dermatological cases: Complicated cases of skin allergies and Ear Diseases of dogs and cats
• Endocrine Medicine: Cushing, Addison’s, Diabetes and Thyroid disorders.
• Intestinal Diseases of dogs and cats such as pancreatitis, diarrhoea and vomiting
• Geriatric Medicine: Diagnosis and management of osteoarthritis
• Ophthalmology: Ram has completed an Ophthalmology workshop in 2025. We are equipped with few sophisticated ophthalmology equipment like Tonometer to measure Intraocular pressure.
• Diagnosis and management of external and internal cancers
• Juvenile Medicine: Puppy and kitten health
• Birds and Exotic Pets

B) Soft Tissue Surgeries:

Dr Ram has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery and is committed to continually developing his surgical knowledge and skills. In addition to performing routine procedures such as desexing, he has completed multiple advanced surgical workshops in Australia and overseas, including further training in the United Kingdom.

He enjoys the challenge of complex surgical cases and has extensive experience performing a wide range of soft tissue procedures with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and recovery.

Ram has special interest in performing:

• Intestinal obstruction surgeries
• Intraabdominal lumpectomies – Spleen Removal
• Limb, tail and toes amputations
• Eye surgeries – Enucleation, Cherry Eye, Corneal ulcers, eyelid modifications/masses
• Ear surgeries: Hematoma, looking forward to perform TECA
• Abdominal Hernia Repair
• C section and pyometra surgeries
• Complex lumpectomies
• Vulvoplasty and complete scrotal ablation
• Complicated Wounds and Abscess repair 

C) Emergency Medicine

Dr Ram has extensive experience in emergency veterinary care and has treated 100’s of critically ill and injured pets over the years. His emergency work has included managing toxin ingestions, severe wounds, trauma cases, and other urgent medical conditions requiring immediate intervention.

He is particularly experienced in the treatment of poisoning cases, including exposure to chocolate, human medications, marijuana, rat and snail baits, garden products, and toxic plants, as well as injuries resulting from dog fights, cat fights, and motor vehicle accidents.

Dr Ram’s Publications

Peer Reviewed International Journals

• Naresh, R and Hampson D.J. 2014. Strains of the intestinal spirochaete Brachyspirapilosicoli attach to and aggregate erythrocytes. Letters in Applied Microbiology 58, 65–69
• Naresh, R. and Hampson, D.J. 2011. Exposure to norepinephrine enhances Brachyspirapilosicoli growth, attraction to mucin and attachment to Caco-2 cells. Microbiology, 157 (2). pp. 543-547.
• Ram Naresh and David Hampson. 2010. Attraction of Brachyspirapilosicoli to mucin. Microbiology (SGM) 156:191-197
• Ram Naresh, Yong Song, David J. Hampson. 2009. The Intestinal Spirochete Brachyspirapilosicoli Attaches to Cultured Caco-2 Cells and Induces Pathological Changes. PLoS ONE 4(12): e8352. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0008352
• Sheila M. Mortimer-Jones, Nyree D. Phillips, Tom La, Ram Naresh, and David J. Hampson. 2008. Penicillin resistance in the intestinal spirochaete Brachyspirapilosicoli associated with OXA-136 and OXA-137, two new variants of the class D β-lactamase OXA-63. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 57: 1122-1128
• Bhanuprakash V, Hosamani M, Balamurugan V, Gandhale P, Naresh R, Swarup D, Singh RK. 2008. In vitro antiviral activity of plant extracts on goatpox virus replication. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 46:120-127.
• R.C. Patra, D. Swarup, P Kumar, D. Nandi, R. Naresh and S.L. Ali. 2008. Milk trace elements in lactating cows environmentally exposed to higher level of lead and cadmium around different industrial units. Science of the Total Environment 404: 36-43.
• D. Swarup, R. Naresh, V. Varshney, M. Balagangatharathilagar, P. Kumar, D. Nandi, R. Patra. 2007. Changes in plasma hormones profile and liver function in cows naturally exposed to lead and cadmium around different industrial areas. Research in Veterinary Science 82: 16-21.
• R.C. Patra, D. Swarup, Ram Naresh, Puneet Kumar, D. Nandi, Pallav Shekhar, S. Roy, S.L. Ali. 2007. Tail hair as an indicator of environmental exposure of cows to lead and cadmium in different industrial areas. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 66: 127–131.
• R. Ranjan, R. Naresh, R. C. Patra and D. Swarup. 2006. Erythrocyte Lipid Peroxides and Blood Zinc and Copper Concentrations in Acute Undifferentiated Diarrhoea in Calves. Veterinary Research Communications 30: 249-254.
• R. C. Patra, D. Swarup, M. C. Sharma and R. Naresh. 2006. Trace Mineral Profile in Blood and Hair from Cattle Environmentally Exposed to Lead and Cadmium Around Different Industrial Units. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series 53: 511-517
• D. Swarup, R.C. Patra, Ram Naresh, Puneet Kumar, Pallav Shekhar, M. 2006. Balagangatharathilagar 2006. Lowered blood copper and cobalt contents in goats reared around lead–zinc smelter. Small Ruminant Research 63: 309–313
• R. C. Patra, D. Swarup, Ram Naresh, Puneet Kumar, Pallav Shekhar, Rakesh Ranjan. 2005. Cadmium Level in Blood and Milk from Animals Reared around Different Polluting Sources in India. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 74:1092-7
• D. Swarup, R.C. Patra, Ram Naresh, Puneet Kumar, Pallav Shekhar. 2005. Blood lead levels in lactating cows reared around polluted localities; transfer of lead into milk. Science of the Total Environment 347: 106–110
• R. Naresh, D. Swarup, M.C. Sharma and Rakesh Ranjan. 2005 Clinical management of sarcoptic mange in Indian buffalo calves with a botanical ointment. The Veterinary Record 156: 684-685
• Rakesh Ranjan, D. Swarup, Ram Naresh and R.C. Patra. 2005. Enhanced erythrocytic lipid peroxides and reduced plasma ascorbic acid levels in dairy cows with mastitis. Veterinary Research Communications 29: 27-34.
• Ram Naresh, S. K. Dwivedi, D. Swarup and R.C. Patra. 2003. Effect of ascorbic acid on milk lead and cadmium level on subclinical and clinical cases of mastitis. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 71: 899-904.
• Ram Naresh, S. K. Dwivedi, D. Swarup and R. C. Patra 2002. Evaluation of ascorbic acid treatment in clinical and subclinical mastitis of Indian dairy cows. Asian Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 15: 905-911.
• Ram Naresh, S.K. Dwivedi, D. Swarup and S. Dey. 2001. Zinc, Copper and Cobalt concentrations in blood during inflammation of mammary gland in dairy cows. Asian Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 14: 564-566.
• Ram Naresh, S.K. Dwivedi, D. Swarup and S. Dey. 1999. Lead and Cadmium concentrations in milk and blood of Indian cows with mastitis. Veterinary and Human Toxicology 41: 392-393.

Peer Reviewed Indian Journals

• Rakesh Ranjan, D. Swarup, Ram Naresh and R.C. Patra. 2005. Ameliorative potential of L – Ascorbic acid in bovine clinical mastitis. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 75 : 174-177
• Ram Naresh, J.P. Varshaney, D. Swarup and N.N. Pandey. 2002. Refractory canine podo-dermatitis due to mixed infection of Demodex canis and Malassezia pachydermatis in a dog – case report. Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 22: 61-62
• Ram Naresh, S.K. Dwivedi, S.Dey and D. Swarup. 2000. Essential Trace minerals in milk of cows with mastitis. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 71: 43-44

Book Chapters

• Shailendra Dwivedi, Ram Naresh and JayvirAnjaria. Postgraduate Research in India. Inventory of Traditional Veterinary Medicinal Practices in India by JayvirAnjaria. Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, New Delhi, Year of Publication 2002. pp. 73-130.
• Shailendra Dwivedi, Ram Naresh and JayvirAnjaria. Postgraduate Work. Ethnovet Heritage by JayvirAnjaria and others. Pathik Enterprise, Hyderabad. Year of publication 2002.

Scientific Meetings

• Ram Naresh, Yong Song and David Hampson. 2009. Interactions between Brachyspirapilosicoli and Caco2 cells. Annual Meeting of Australian Society of Microbiology, Perth. July 6-10, 2009.
• Ram Naresh and David Hampson. 2009. Chemotaxis to mucin by Brachyspirapilosicoli. Annual Meeting of Australian Society of Microbiology, Perth. July 6-10, 2009.
  Ram Naresh and Hampson. 2009. Brachyspirapilosicoli chemotaxis to mucin. 5th International Conference on Colonic Spirochetal Infections in Animals and Humans, 8th-10th June, León, Spain.
• Ram Naresh and David Hampson 2008. Development of an in vitro attachment assay for the intestinal spirochaete Brachyspirapilosicoli. XII International Congress of Bacteriology and applied microbiology 5-9 August 2008, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Ram Naresh and David Hampson 2008. Development of an in vitro attachment model for the intestinal spirochaete Brachyspirapilosicoli . Combined Biological Science Meeting, 29.08.2008, Perth, Western Australia.
• D. Swarup , M P Yadav, Ram Naresh, Puneet Kumar, Pallav Shekhar and R C Patra . 2004. Lead Residues in Blood, Milk and Hair from Cows Reared in Areas with Different Industrial Activities. 11th International Conference Of The Association Of Institutions For Tropical Veterinary Medicine And 16th Veterinary Association Malaysia Congress 23-27 August 2004, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya: 242 – 243
• J.P. Varshney and Ram Naresh 2003. Management of udder affections of Indian Buffaloes (Bubalis bubalis) with homeopathic combination remedy. Fourth Asian Buffalo Congress, 3-5 February 2003, New Delhi.
• Rakesh Ranjan, D. Swarup, Ram Naresh and R.C. Patra. 2004. Effect of L-ascorbic acid administration on antibiotic therapy in clinical mastitis. National symposium on latest approaches and Biotechnological Tools for Health Management of Farm Animals. And Companion Animals. 22nd Annual Convention “The Indian Society of Veterinary Medicine”, Feb. 11-13 2004, Indian veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India.
• Rakesh Ranjan, D. Swarup, Ram Naresh and R.C. Patra. 2004. Changes in the levels of erythrocytic lipid peroxide plasma ascorbic acid and blood trace elements in mastitis in cows. National symposium on latest approaches and Biotechnological Tools for Health Management of Farm Animals. And Companion Animals. 22nd Annual Convention “The Indian Society of Veterinary Medicine”, Feb. 11-13 2004, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India.
• N.N. Pandey, D.B. Mondal and Ram Naresh. 2001. Validation of some indigenous technical knowledge for treatment of diarrhoea in animals by QuIK. National symposium on latest approaches and Biotechnological Tools for Health Management of Farm Animals. And Companion Animals. 22nd Annual Convention “The Indian Society of Veterinary Medicine”, Feb. 11-13 2004, Indian veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India.
• Ram Naresh and Rajesh Ranjan. 2003. Status of antioxidants (LPO, Zn and Cu) in acute neonatal calf diarrhoea. National Symposium on “Focusing need to develop new diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive approaches to deal with disease of farm animals” and XXI Annual convention of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine, 7th to 9th February, 2003 Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College Anand, Gujarat, India.
• D. Swarup, Ram Naresh, RC Patra. 2003. Endocrine disruption of cattle and buffaloes reared around steel plant. National Symposium on “Focusing need to develop new diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive approaches to deal with disease of farm animals” and XXI Annual convention of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine, 7th to 9th February, 2003 Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College Anand, Gujarat, India.
• Patra RC, Swarup D and Ram Naresh. 2003. Haematological status in blood during treatment of lead exposed calves. National Symposium on “Focusing need to develop new diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive approaches to deal with disease of farm animals” and XXI Annual convention of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine, 7th to 9th February, 2003 Dept. of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College Anand, Gujarat, India.
• Ram Naresh, S.K. Dwivedi and D. Swarup. 2002. Effect of ascorbic acid treatment on mineral (Co, Cu and Zn) profile of blood and milk of mastitic dairy cows. Third IDFT EXPO, Technical Symposium on Dairy “Mastitis, and milk quality” September 5, 2002, New Delhi, India.
• Ram Naresh, S. K. Dwivedi and D. Swarup. 2002. Effect of ascorbic acid treatment on mineral (Co, Cu and Zn) profile of blood and milk of mastitic dairy cows. Proceedings of Third IDFT EXPO, Technical Symposium on Dairy “Mastitis and Milk Quality” September 5, 2002, New Delhi, India. pp 54-59
• D. Swarup, Ram Naresh and Rakesh Ranjan. 2002. Non antibiotic approaches in mastitis management. Proceedings of Indian veterinary Congress IX Annual Conference of Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR). Round Table on Mastitis, Number 3, 4-5 February 2002, Nagpur Veterinary College, MAFSU, Nagpur pp 97-109.
• Ram Naresh and S.K. Dwivedi. 2001. Trace minerals and toxic metals levels in feed fodder and water. Proceedings of VII Annual Conference and National Symposium on “Animal Health and Production in ne millennium and Indian Veterinary Congress” Feb. 22-23, 2001, Indian Association for Advancement of Veterinary Research. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science PAU Ludhiana.
• S.S. Das, R Srekrishnan, D. Kumar, M.G. Nair and Ram Naresh. 1998. Prevalence of haemoprotozoan infections and ectoparasite of livestock in Pondicherry. Proceedings of Tenth National Congress of Veterinary Parasitology, 4-6 December, 1998, Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Sciences and A.H., JN Krshi Vishwa Vidyalay, Jabalpur (MP) India.

Guest Lectures

• Ram Naresh. 2002. Management of calf diarrhoea. Short Term Training Course on Integrated Health care in Livestock, 10-14 September 2002. Division of medicine, Indian Veterinary Research Institute – 243122 UP India, pp. 57-60.
• Ram Naresh. 2002. Management of chemical and plant toxicities in animals. Short Term Training Course on Integrated Health Care in Livestock, 10-14 September 2002. Division of Medicine, Indian veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar – 243122 UP India, pp. 32-36.
• Ram Naresh. 2001. Diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) disorders of monogastric animals. Training course on “Diagnosis of animal disease” 9-16 October 2001, Division of Extension Education, IVRI, Izatnagar – 243 122, pp 57-60.
• S. K. Dwivedi and Ram Naresh. 2001. Nutritional management of hepatopathy in animals. Short Course (21 days) on “Nutrition and Dietetics under clinico-therapeutic conditions of pet and farm animals”. Centre of Advance Studies in Animal Nutrition, IVRI, Izatnagar 243122, India pp 259-262.
• D. Swarup and Ram Naresh. 2001. Nutritional and herbal approaches to mitigate adverse effects of toxic mineral pollutants. Proceedings of CSIR Winter School on “Advances in clinical toxicology with special reference to environment to environmental and industrial toxicants” October 16- November 5 2001. Dept of Pharmacology and Toxicology, PAU, Ludhiana pp 44-50