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Various coronaviruses can cause infection in animals and birds but it does not affect us, i.e. it is not zoonotic. Canine coronavirus disease can be the cause of diarrhoea in puppies less than…
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The knee joint or stifle is basically a hinge joint that moves only backwards and forwards in one plane. Although there are many ligaments making up the joint, the range of movement is largely…
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Cryosurgery is sophisticated frostbite. Natural, severe frostbite will affect the blood supply particularly to extremities, such as ears, fingers and toes. This will result in death of the…
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Cushing's disease or hyperadrenocorticism, is more accurately described as a syndrome than a disease.
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These notes are provided to help you understand the diagnosis or possible diagnosis of cancer in your pet. For general information on cancer in pets ask for our handout "What is…
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Cystitis is the name given to inflammation of the urinary bladder or, more specifically, the epithelium (lining of the bladder). It is a commonly diagnosed condition in dogs of both sexes. The…
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The death of a family pet, whether expected or not, always creates a sense of loss. The stages of grief are well documented in adults and typically involve denial, sadness, depression, guilt,…
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The spinal cord is one of the most important and most sensitive organs in the body. If it is damaged the nerve cells do not regenerate but are replaced with scar (fibrous) tissue resulting in…
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Degenerative joint disease is more descriptive of the condition than the term chronic arthritis or osteoarthritis. It is a gradual deterioration or degeneration of articular cartilage within…
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Delmadinone acetate is used to modify certain behavioural problems such as some forms of aggression, nervousness and hypersexuality (roaming and mounting) in male dogs. If such behaviour is…
