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Answers to the questions below will help with planning the investigations required and subsequent treatment. Thank you for your help. Has your dog got diarrhoea, i.e.(a) is the stool unformed,…
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Dirlotapide is used to help reduce weight in dogs. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe dirlotapide if your pet is obese or overweight. Dirlotapide is used as part of an overall weight…
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Although home nursing care following routine surgery mainly entails restriction of activity, it should be appreciated that this period of home nursing and supervision is just as important as…
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Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic dogs. Some other species, including ferrets, skunks and racoons, are also affected by the disease. Seal distemper is caused by a very…
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From 1st May 2007 the docking of puppies’ and dogs’ tails was prohibited in England, Wales and Scotland. Exemptions cover certain working breeds and also if performed as a…
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is commonly called dry eye. This is a very apt name since the condition results from lack of proper tear production so that the eye has a dry and sore…
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This is a tick borne disease caused by certain bacteria (Rickettsiae) that invade circulating white blood cells. A number of Ehrlichia species are known to infect dogs but canine Ehrlichiosis…
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When my dog had his annual check up prior to re-vaccination the vet noticed he had an irregular heartbeat and has suggested that he comes in for an ECG An ECG is an electrocardiogram. When any…
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We all know that emergency situations require immediate help. The problem is, can we recognise the developing emergency? Some are obvious - the dog runs across the road and is hit by a car.…
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For any social group to function properly, rules and boundaries need to be established and maintained. This does not involve the use of force but rather the consistent application of…