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Giardia are microscopic one celled parasites (Protozoa) that live in the gastrointestinal tract and can cause diarrhoea. They are not worms and have been largely overlooked until relatively…
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The size and shape of the normal eye is maintained by intraocular pressure (IOP). This is regulated by the amount of fluid within the eyeball. The fluid, called aqueous humor, is constantly…
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Canine haemorrhagic gastro enteritis, (HGE) is a very acute form of dysentery (bloody diarrhoea). It is accompanied with vomiting. Hypovolaemia (reduction in the blood volume) occurs due to…
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There are many situations where a head collar may be recommended for your dog as it has the unique benefit of allowing control of the head that collars around the neck or body harnesses do not…
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When the heart fails to pump sufficient blood around the body it tries to compensate by attempting to increase the rate and the strength of the contractions. This can improve the situation and…
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Cardiomyopathy is degeneration of the heart muscle so that the heart, which is basically the pumping machine of the body, progressively weakens and finally fails.As a result of this…
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Heart failure is the inability of the heart to maintain a circulation sufficient to meet the body’s needs. Heart failure usually describes failure of the heart muscle (myocardial…
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Heartworm is a disease that primarily affects dogs. Cats can be affected but then the disease is usually less severe in the cat. Today the disease has worldwide distribution particularly the…
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Most bitches come into heat (oestrus) approximately every six months and this can be a problem unless you have her neutered.All unneutered bitches come into heat (oestrus) on a regular basis…
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The most common cause of heatstroke or hyperthermia is the confinement of a dog in a car with inadequate ventilation. In such circumstances the condition can occur with frightening rapidity.…
