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Despite many years of selective breeding, hip dysplasia remains one of the commonest orthopaedic diseases of dogs. Hip dysplasia is a developmental disease that can start within the first few weeks of life. Read more...
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Does your dog suffer from arthritis or any other painful condition? If so, chances are your veterinarian will have prescribed NSAID painkillers to make your beloved pet more comfortable. However, many owners are starting to realise that they can buy the exact same drugs online, for far cheaper. Read more...
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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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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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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...
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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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Acupuncture was first used in the treatment of animals over 3000 years ago in Asia. An elephant was found to have a stomach disorder similar to bloating, and was healed by the placement of slender needles at specific points on his body. Read more...
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Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is difficult to diagnose. This is because cats with pancreatitis show signs that are not specific. The most common symptoms reported with pancreatitis are lethargy, loss of appetite, dehydration, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Read more...
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There are a huge number of cats out there with severe dental disease that desperately need treatment. Most owners are unaware of their cats teeth problem until either a vet checks the cats mouth, or the mouth becomes so sore and breath so foul that the owners attention is drawn to it. Read more...
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When a pet requires surgery, often the owner's first concern is the idea of anesthesia. We as veterinarians are very sensitive to your apprehensions and concerns. Although, anesthetic protocols have become considerably safer and much easier to both administer, we are very respectful of these medications. Read more...
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Most cats are considered geriatric by the age of 12 years. This is highly variable depending upon the lifestyle of the cat. For example, neutered/spayed indoor cats tend to live longer than sexually intact outdoor cats. Read more...
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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 tumor that affect dogs and cats, the clinical investigations that can be performed, the treatments available and the likely outcomes. Read more...
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