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Mammary Tumors in Dogs & Cats
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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Lymphoma in Dogs
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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Seizures in Pets
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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Portosystemic Shunts
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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Heat Stroke
Dogs don’t sweat the way people do in order to cool the body down during extreme temperatures. They cool off by panting; the air cools the mucous membranes and blood vessels in their mouth and tongue. Leaving a dog in a car for anything but a short time in summer can be fatal. Read more...
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Liver Disease in Dogs & Cats
Just as in humans, the liver performs a vital role in dogs and cats by filtering out and breaking down toxins. When the liver becomes diseased, a pets health can deteriorate quickly. Whilst it tends to be older pets that are affected most, certain conditions are found only in young animals. Read more...
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Kidney Disease in Dogs
Kidney failure is one of the most common causes of death in dogs. It is usually of the chronic kind, which builds up over time but only causes symptoms when the reserve capacity of the kidneys is exceeded. Kidney failure can also be sudden onset, if a toxin such as antifreeze is ingested. Read more...
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Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is a disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease can affect dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, wild animals, and people. White-tailed deer and white-footed mice appear to be natural carriers. Read more...
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Legg Calve Perthes Disease in Dogs
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a disease of the hip joints of young miniature and toy breeds of dogs, most often in Poodles, Yorkies, Lakeland terriers, west Highland white terriers, Jack Russell terriers and miniature pinchers just to name a few. It invariably requires surgical treatment. Read more...
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'Slipped Discs' in Dogs
The bones of the backbone that protect the spinal cord are called vertebrae. Discs between these vertebrae act as "shock absorbers". A disc is composed of a pulpy, jelly-like center surrounded by hard fibrous tissue. Sometimes the disc can bulge out, causing immense pain or paralysis. Read more...
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