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 ...
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...
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.
Coli...
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 c...
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.
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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 ...
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...
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...
22nd October 2007
Like humans and many of our pets, dogs are living longer than ever these days. Dogs that would have died young in the wild when they were no longer able to defend themselves or find food are now living to a great age. Over this period of time there are sl...
