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For most people, exercising a dog consists of a trip to the park for a run around. In some cases this might suffice, but responsible owners should be aware of the quantity and quality of exercise that their dog needs to maintain optimum health. Ask yourself the following questions. Read more...
Every owner these days seems to have their own ideas on what constitutes a healthy balanced diet for their dog. How many of them are reliably imformed though? The following questions are designed to critically assess your dogs diet. Please read them, for your dogs sake. Read more...
Patellar luxation is a dislocation of the knee cap either toward the inside (medial) or outside (lateral) of the leg. The patella and its ligament normally rides in a trough or trochlear groove in the center of the leg (femur). It is one of the most common knee joint abnormalities in dogs. Read more...
In autoimmune hemolytic anemia, the dogs immune system goes astray and attacks its own red blood cells (RBC), which can lead to severe, life-threatening anemia. Here we discuss the causes, diagnosis and treatment of this potentially fatal disease, Read more...
Also known as Acute Moist Dermatitis or Moist Eczema, Hot Spots can seemingly appear spontaneously anywhere on a dogs body and the area involved can rapidly spread. This raw, unsightly skin disorder has a variety of causes but the most consistent factor is a bacterial infection. Read more...
Everyone knows of acne as a human condition suffered by unfortunate teenagers during adolescence, but it is in fact quite common in certain breeds of dog too. The most susceptible breeds are young adult boxers, English bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Great Danes and Rottweilers. Read more...
Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis, more commonly known as ‘Lick Granuloma’, is one of the most frustrating skin problems there is. What often seems like a simple problem is in fact multifactorial, and therefore attempting to treat it with a single approach is usually doomed to failure. Read more...
Quite often a simple noise aversion technique can stop many unwanted and irritating behaviours such as jumping up aggression, barking and predatory chasing (i.e. cats or other dogs). Read more...
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is an acute, life threatening disorder that is a medical and surgical emergency. Early recognition and treatment are essential for a successful outcome. The condition occurs in deep chested and large breed dogs such as the GSD, Great Dane and Irish Wolfhound. Read more...
Cushing's Syndrome is a condition that can affect both people and pets. It is rarely seen in cats, but quite common in dogs. It is an overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands, a hormone with potent anti-inflammatory and immuno-suppressive effects. Read more...
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It isn't always easy for us humans to sex young rabbits. Rabbits know immediately when they meet! Behavior doesn’t always help in identifying the sex of a... Read More »
Ringworm is not caused by a worm, but a type of fungal infection called dermatophytosis. It is called ringworm because of the appearance of the skin lesion that... Read More »
In autoimmune hemolytic anemia, the dogs immune system goes astray and attacks its own red blood cells (RBC), which can lead to severe, life-threatening anemia.... Read More »
Though relatively uncommon, a brain tumor has always made a grim prognosis for any unfortunate animal that is diagnosed with one. Here we discuss the different types of brain... Read More »
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... Read More »
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