Canine Gastritis and Gastroenteritis
Canine gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining, which may be caused by irritation, disease or damage. The condition is fairly common amongst dogs and rarely causes complications. Cases of...
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Canine Periodontal Disease: Does my dog have gum disease?
Canine periodontal disease is a type of inflammation of the gum and deeper supporting structures of the teeth that can lead to bone loss, tissue damage and tooth loss. The term gum disease is usually...
View ArticleTreatment and Advice for Soft Tissue Trauma in Canines
Soft tissue trauma is amongst one of the most common injuries that pets can sustain. In our largely urbanised society, pets are at a high risk of injuring themselves. For example, debris left on the...
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The 10 Most Common Canine Health Problems
In this article, we’ve put together a list of the most common canine health problems. The various disease and conditions listed below are the 10 most common canine health problems reported by vets...
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Confirmed Bovine Tuberculosis Transmission Between Pets and Owners
A news release from Public Health England and the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency confirms that two people in England developed bovine tuberculosis (bTB) following contact with an...
View ArticlePFMA Pet Obesity Report 2014: A Nation of Fat Cats and Dogs
A new pet obesity report, ‘Pet Obesity: Five Years On’ published by the PFMA (Pet food manufacturers’ association) uncovers how the problem of pet obesity has developed over the past five years....
View ArticleFeline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is the term used to describe a range of diseases with similar symptoms that affect the lower urinary tract of male and female cats. FLUTD is one of the most...
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Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (Cat Flu)
Feline upper respiratory tract infections are a common health problem amongst cats. Infections of the feline upper respiratory tract are described as ‘cat flu’. Unlike human flu, which is caused by the...
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Bob Martin to Tackle Permethrin Poisoning in Cats
Pet health company, Bob Martin, has taken action to remove their permethrin-based flea treatments from general sale to reduce the misuse of these products. Permethrin based flea treatments are widely...
View ArticleFeline Panleucopenia and Feline Parvovirus (FPV)
Feline panleucopenia (also known as feline infectious enteritis) is a highly contagious disease caused by a specific viral infection. The virus responsible is feline parvovirus (FPV), which is closely...
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Protein Losing Enteropathy: Intestinal Protein Loss in Dogs
Protein losing enteropathy in dogs is a condition that affects the ability of the intestines to absorb protein from the diet. Dogs with protein losing enteropathy have to deal with a net loss of...
View ArticleAre Your Pets at Risk When You’re Home with the Cold or Flu?
Each year brings a seasonal increase in cold and flu infections, but have you ever worried about sharing your illness with your pets? Dogs and cats can be a great comfort while recovering when you’re...
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Lyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms & Treatment
Tick species Ixodes scapularis carries the Lyme disease bacteria – Photo by Scott Bauer Lyme disease in dogs was first discovered in 1984. It is a disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi....
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Canine Babesiosis: An Emerging Threat to UK Dogs
Canine babesiosis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with Babesia spp. Ticks carrying the Babesia parasite transmit it to dogs when they fed on their blood. Babesia infection leads to...
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Can Dogs and Cats Get Sunburn?
Like humans, some cats and dogs are at risk of getting sunburn. UV rays from the sun can damage unprotected skin, leaving it red, sore and tender. Pets with short, thin or white coats are most at risk...
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Rapid Decline in Male Dog Fertility Observed
Male dog fertility has drastically decreased over the past 26 years, a University of Nottingham study finds 1. A reduction in the overall sperm quality of a population of breeding studs has been linked...
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Myoclonic Epilepsy Gene Discovered in Dogs
A gene potentially linked to epilepsy has been discovered in dogs. A study investigated juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) in Rhodesian Ridgebacks in search of its genetic cause. The genome wide...
View ArticleFeline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is the term used to describe a range of diseases with similar symptoms that affect the lower urinary tract of male and female cats. FLUTD is one of the most...
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Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (Cat Flu)
Feline upper respiratory tract infections are a common health problem amongst cats. Infections of the feline upper respiratory tract are described as ‘cat flu’. Unlike human flu, which is caused by the...
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Bob Martin to Tackle Permethrin Poisoning in Cats
Pet health company, Bob Martin, has taken action to remove their permethrin-based flea treatments from general sale to reduce the misuse of these products. Permethrin based flea treatments are widely...
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