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This is a disease caused by a protozoan (single celled) parasite found in dogs and certain rodents in many part of the world. It can affect man but there is no direct transmission from dog to…
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The lens is the transparent structure within the eye which assists focusing. It is a flattened sphere which is held in place by tiny ligaments around its circumference.In some dogs,…
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Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs that affects blood, liver, or kidneys. There are several types of leptospira (spiral shaped bacteria) that can be responsible for the disease. It…
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Veterinary medicines, just like their human counterparts, are subject to various regulations, for example some need prescriptions and others do not.As the result of the new Veterinary…
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Also known as acral lick dermatitis, it usually starts with an area of hair loss and reddened skin due to licking usually in the region of the carpus (wrist) on the front legs or the hock…
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The bowel is not the only organ infested by canine parasitic worms. Heartworms and lungworms are relatively common in certain parts of the world. For many years Angiostrongylosis, canine lungworm, has been known to exist in the UK but was confined to parts of Wales and Southern England.
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Slipping kneecap. The patella (kneecap) is located at the front of the knee joint. When ‘luxating’ the kneecap is loose and moves out of its normal location. The muscles of the…
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This disease, common in North America, does occur in Britain. It is caused by a spirochete bacterium called Borrelia which is carried by certain ticks which, when affected, can spread the disease to dogs by their bites.
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Bacterial overgrowth, or, more correctly, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition of the small intestine resulting in a huge increase in the numbers of bowel bacteria.The…
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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…
