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During the first three weeks of life puppies require little care from the owner provided the bitch is competent. They are born with their eyes closed but these open after 7-14 days. If any…
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Puppies should not go to new homes under the age of six weeks, except in special circumstances. From the point of view of socialisation and bonding the sooner the puppy goes to a new home the…
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Cabergoline affects the hormones controlling pregnancy and milk production. It is prescribed for pseudopregnancy (false pregnancy) or suppression of lactation in dogs. Your veterinary surgeon…
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Caesarian section is a major operation carried out to remove puppies that cannot be born normally. Both the anaesthetic procedure and the surgical technique are designed to ensure that…
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Calendula is a wonderful healing herb. It is derived from calendula officinalis, the pot marigold. The name "calendula" refers to the plant’s tendency to bloom according to the…
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Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of human bacterial enteritis although it is carried in the intestinal tract of many animals and birds without a problem. Poultry and meat products are the…
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Seal distemper is a virus disease which sporadically affects the seal population around our coasts. The signs in seals are similar to those in dogs with canine distemper. It affects primarily…
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Castration should be considered if you are keeping a male dog as a pet. Service Dogs, e.g. Guide Dogs for the Blind, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Dogs for the Disabled etc are routinely…
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Inside the eye the lens helps to focus light entering the eye through the pupil on to the retina, the light-sensitive surface at the back of the eye. This is very similar to a camera. Imagine…
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Cetyl myristoleate (CM) is an ester (a compound produced by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol) of a fatty acid (myristoleic acid) commonly found in fish oils, dairy, butter, and…
