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Vomiting is not a disease but a sign of many different conditions. Many cases of vomiting are self-limiting after a day or two. Less commonly, vomiting may result from a serious illness, such as cancer.
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von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder of both man and animals. It is caused by an inherited deficiency in the blood platelets' ability to adhere to and seal damaged blood vessels resulting in excessive haemorrhage. The deficient protein is called 'von Willebrand factor antigen'.
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von Willebrand's (vWD) disease is a very common inherited bleeding disorder affecting man and animals. It is due to a deficiency of a special protein known as vWD factor antigen. This is carried by the platelets (thrombocytes) which are blood cells that play a part in the clotting mechanism, helping to seal any injured blood vessels.
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Medicines are available to help reduce weight in dogs. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe these medicines if your pet is obese or overweight. They must be used as part of an overall weight…
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This is more accurately described as acute moist dermatitis. It is commonly known as wet eczema, hot spot eczema or summer eczema. Its onset can be extremely dramatic, the dog may be perfectly normal at bedtime, and next morning have a large weeping, bleeding mass due to self trauma through the night.
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Whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) are so called because adult worms have the appearance of a stockman's whip, with a thick posterior end tapering rapidly to a long thin front which embeds in the lining of the bowel. These intestinal worms are about 6 cm (2½-3 ins) in length.
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White willow bark (Salix alba) is the source from which aspirin is extracted. It is often used as a natural substitute for aspirin in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and inflammation,…
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Cervical spondylopathy or Canine Wobbler Syndrome is a problem affecting the neck bones of large breed dogs, particularly Great Danes and Dobermanns. Cervical instability or deformity of…
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Zoonoses are diseases which are transmitted from animals to man. Altogether there are well over a hundred diseases that are capable of being transmitted in this way. However most are extremely…
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If you think your pet is unwell, you must take it to your veterinary surgeon for prompt attention. ANY deviation from normal should be a cause for concern and requires immediate evaluation.
