Cat Flu or Feline Respiratory Disease, is caused by one of many strains of two viruses, a herpes virus and a calicivirus. It is spread by contact with an infected… read more →
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a disease that results in inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) and/or the urethra (urethritis). The condition may… read more →
Just like people, dogs and cats get allergies and intolerances too. They can cause one or more of the following signs: itchiness, rashes, diarrhoea, vomiting, hair loss, red ears and reoccurring ear infections. Pets can become… read more →
WHAT IS DIABETES MELLITUS? Diabetes mellitus is a disorder caused by insulin deficiency. There are two types of diabetes mellitus. Type I, also called insulin dependent diabetes, is caused by… read more →
Hip dysplasia (HD) is the malformation and subsequent degeneration of the hip joint. There is laxity (or looseness) in the hips that results in abnormal wear and tear causing degeneration… read more →
Canine Allergies Just like us, dogs can suffer from allergies. While we show symptoms of sneezing, wheezing, runny nose and watery eyes when we have allergies, dog allergy symptoms are… read more →
(aural = relating to the ear) What is it? An aural haematoma is a condition that is commonly seen in general practice. An aural haematoma is an accumulation of… read more →
Cushing’s disease, or Hyperadrenocorticism, is due to a tumour in either the pituitary (an organ at the base of the brain) or adrenal gland (organ adjacent to kidneys). The disease… read more →
WHAT IS CARDIAC DISEASE Cardiac disease is a broad term to describe any disease condition affecting the heart. Many different conditions exist, ranging from mild to severe. Many cases progress… read more →
Anal Sac Disease The anal sacs are a pair of small glandular structures, located just within and on each side of the anus. Each sac has a small duct or… read more →