15th December 2008
Most snoring is short-term, and may be related to weight gain and obesity, rhinitis or nasal polyps.
Snoring can be a symptom of a condition known as sleep apnoea. This is a breathing disturbance characterised by loud snoring interspersed with long pau...
03rd November 2008
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Arthritis is a common problem in dogs. It is recognised by symptoms such as the pet going stiff-legged after exercise, showing reluctance in going up or down the stairs or playing, and finding it uncomfo...
03rd November 2008
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The systems in animals are accustomed to raw food and use it effectively for maintaining good health and well-being. In this way, in the wild animals live long and healthy lives. However, in our homes, w...
01st October 2008
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Laminitis or "founder" is a common illness known about by horse lovers from an early age, as native ponies on pasture that is too lush are common victims. It is caused by inflammation of the laminae in ...
29th September 2008
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As our dogs get older we may notice clouding in their eyes, and a tendency to bump into things. In this article you can discover what cataracts are, and what you can do to help after your vet has made a ...
16th August 2008
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The retina is a layer of special light-sensitive cells that lines the back of the eye, and functions like the film in a camera. The image lands on the retina, having been focussed by the lens. Impulses a...
17th July 2008
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Animal health care is so vast and complex, and the central nervous system in particular is still largely uncertain territory. Diseases of the nervous system are rare, but sadly often severe.
The commo...
27th May 2008
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Allergic conjunctivitis, as well as sneezing and other evidence of allergy, is increasingly common in dogs. This may be related to where their environment, or to changes in their immunity due to, for exa...
01st May 2008
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Mud fever, greasy heel and cracked heels are all problems experienced when horses and ponies are kept outside in wet, muddy conditions.
In this article I will outline the underlying problem, symptoms ...
16th April 2008
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Introduction: Colic is abdominal pain caused by a build up of gas in the abdomen, and is a veterinary emergency. In all cases, your vet should be called immediately.
Colic has three main forms. These ...
19th March 2008
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Introduction: Equine influenza ('flu') is probably the main respiratory infection affecting horses. It has a worldwide distribution, and can cause a severe illness in some cases. Fortunately, prevention ...
26th February 2008
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Introduction: Urinary problems are increasingly common in cats. Problems with the lower urinary tract (LURT) are related to diet, while kidney failure increases with age.
Symptoms of urinary problems ...
24th January 2008
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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes is a chronic endocrine (hormone) illness characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood. It is seen in dogs and cats as well as humans, and in each...
18th January 2008
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African horse sickness, a potentially fatal, untreatable illness of equines, has a 95% fatality rate in some forms. It is infectious, and seems to be spreading further north with global warming. If a cas...
14th November 2007
Sexual maturity is occurring at an earlier age in our domestic dogs because of selective breeding. Additionally, domestic bitches (except African breeds) have twice as many seasons as wild wolves. This article I discusses the physiology of pregnancy and f...
