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Primary lung tumors in cats are a commonly misdiagnosed disease. This is because the early stages can appear very similar to feline asthma, a common and non life threatening condition. Speed of diagnosis is critical, as early surgical treatment has a decent survival rate associated with it. Read more...
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Mammary tumors (breast cancer) are one of the most common ailments in middle aged and geriatric dogs, particularly those that haven't been neutered. Whilst they can be safely removed if caught early, often the dog only gets taken to the vet clinic when the cancer has already spread. Read more...
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Being told your dog has cancer of the lymphatic system (lymphoma or lymphosarcoma) is, on the face of it, a grim diagnosis. However, most dogs with lymphoma respond well to chemotherapy, with over 75% of dogs achieving a complete remission after treatment. Read more...
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Equine recurrent uveitis, sometimes known as moon blindness, is a disease of the horse's eye that can be caused by many different things - bacteria, virus, parasites, or trauma. If not treated aggressively from the onset, there is less chance of saving sight in one or both eyes. Read more...
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Bathing or showering you parrot is an important part of its hygiene routine. Having a bird bath in our gardens invites several species of bird to the area for a bath and a drink. Our feathered friends, Parrots, Parakeets, cockatiels and lovebirds are no different. Read more...
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The Step up and Step down Training is probably the most important part of any Parrots training and all owners should consider doing this as part of homing a new bird. You will need to keep to a strict regime and be quite strict with your routine. Read more...
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Seizures are due to abnormal electrical conduction within the brain that results in a loss of consciousnes and various physical signs that can be associated with the seizure. The most common cause of seizures is epilepsy, but other causes must first be ruled out before a diagnosis can be made. Read more...
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Congenital Portal Shunts are due to a defect in the blood circulation around the liver. Instead of blood entering the liver to be detoxified, the liver is bypassed. This condition often presents as a juvenile kitten or puppy that becomes wobbly or even has seizures, after eating. Read more...
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Kidney failure is one of the most common causes of death in cats. While it is generally non curable, there are medications and diets available that can significantly extend life expectancy for many of these cats. Read more...
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There comes a time in any pet's life where organs start to fail and health deteriorates. More and more, owners are realising the benefits of regular screening to diagnose and treat problems early, before they become life threatening. Here we look at some of the common diseases in older animals. Read more...
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Congenital Portal Shunts are due to a defect in the blood circulation around the liver. Instead of blood entering the liver to be detoxified, the liver is bypassed. This... Read More »
Aural Hematomas (Swollen Ear Flap)
Aural hematoma is an accumulation of blood between the cartilage and skin of the ear flap. It is caused by damage to the cartilage from vigorous repeated head shaking or... Read More »
Bathing or showering you parrot is an important part of its hygiene routine. Having a bird bath in our gardens invites several species of bird to the area for a bath... Read More »
Like people, many cats can develop the sneezing, runny nose, and general lethargy of an upper-respiratory-tract infection. Although the outward signs of a feline... Read More »
Mammary tumors (breast cancer) are one of the most common ailments in middle aged and geriatric dogs, particularly those that haven't been neutered. Whilst they can be safely... Read More »
