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February 5, 2019
Abscess from a bite in cats and dogs
An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. In this case it has been caused by a bite wound.
January 7, 2019
Conjunctivitis in dogs & cats
Conjunctivitis is a condition where the conjunctiva membrane in the eye area is inflamed. Read more on symptoms & treatments of Conjunctivitis in dogs.
October 30, 2018
Pneumonia in cats
Pneumonia is a respiratory disease which is characterised by an inflammation of the lungs and bronchi, the airways which feed air into the lungs.
Gait abnormality in dogs
A dog’s gait is the pattern of repetitive limb motions. Learn how you can identify a gait abnormality in your dog, symptoms, signs, treatment and more.
Pancreatitis in cats
Pancreatitis, is a relatively common disease in both dogs and cats with no clear specific cause of the condition. Read about feline pancreatitis treatment.
Mast cell tumours in dogs
Mast cell tumours in dogs are the most common type of dog skin cancer found. Read about dog life expectancy, what to look out for, symptoms and treatment.
Colitis in felines | Cat bowel disease
Colitis in cats is a chronic bowel disease resulting from inflammation of the colon causing discomfort and diarrhea. Learn more about feline colitis here.
Corneal Ulcer in dogs and cats
The cornea is the transparent outer membrane that protects the front of the eye, including the iris (coloured part of the eye). The cornea is made up of three layers of highly specialised skin cells.
Megacolon in cats
Just like humans, cats can also suffer from megacolon or constipation. Find the right treatment for your cat and learn about causes, signs & symptoms.
October 29, 2018
Dew Claws On Dogs: Clipping Dew Claws vs Keeping Them
Dew claws are short nails on the site of the foot that don’t touch the ground. They are often referred to as a dog’s thumb, but they have a lot less purpose and value to a dog than a human’s thumb does.
Eye (ocular) anomaly in dogs and cats
In medical terminology, an anomaly is an abnormality that is present at birth. An eye or ocular anomaly is a defect affecting the structure of the eye that is evident at birth, or shortly after. This is also known as a congenital disorder or birth defect.
Keratoconjunctivis sicca (KCS) in cats
Keratoconjunctivis sicca (KCS) is an eye disease that is also commonly referred to as “dry eye.” KCS is an inflammation of the cornea, which is the clear, transparent front of the eye, and the conjunctiva, which is the delicate membrane lining the eye, brought about by dryness of the eye.
