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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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Mange is a parasitic skin disease caused by microscopic mites. Three different types of mites can commonly cause problems in dogs:-The otodectic mite usually infests the ears and can result in…

  • Mange is a parasitic skin disease caused by microscopic mites. Three different types of mite can commonly cause problems in dogs:-The otodectic mite usually infests the ears and can result in…

  • Mange is a parasitic skin disease caused by microscopic mites. Three different types of mites can commonly cause problems in dogs:-The otodectic mite usually infests the ears resulting in…

  • Masitinib is an anti-cancer drug used to treat dogs with a certain type of mast cell tumour. Surgical resection should be used in the first instance for tumours that are operable.

  • 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…