Diseases & conditions

Some hair loss in dogs is common but large amounts of dog hair loss may be a concern. Read more on common causes of hair loss in dogs, symptoms & treatment.

Cushing's Disease is a common endocrine disorder in dogs characterised by the overproduction of cortisol. Learn the symptoms, causes, diagnosis & treatments

Foreign bodies lodged in the stomach can have life-threatening consequences for dogs and cats. Learn about bowel obstruction in dogs, diagnosis and more.

Abnormal faeces describe any state of the any faeces that are different than normal. They could be very hard, liquid, with blood etc.

Uveitis refers to inflammation of a structure inside the eye called the uveal tract. The uveal tract lines the inside of the eye.

Skeletal abnormalities are described as any deformity of the animal's skeleton. They may be caused by a wide range of causes.

Intoxication refers to some kind of poisoning. This could come from medication, toxins, plants or foods.

Fractures of an animal's skull often result from traumatic injuries such as car accidents, bites, or falls.

Fractures of the pelvic limb include fractures of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna as well as manus. They cause acute, non-weight bearing lameness of the hind legs.

The anal sacs may become impacted, infected, abscessed or in rare cases, neoplastic. Read up on the symptoms, treatment & cost of anal sac disorder in dogs.

Mange is an irritating skin disease caused by parasitic mites. See information on symptoms, treatments & tips on preventing mange in cats or dogs.

Read about the two types of cardiomyopathy suffered by dogs: dilated and cardiomyopathy. Learn about symptoms, canine life expectancy, treatment and more.