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  • Selegiline is used for the treatment of behavioural problems of emotional origin and for older dogs that are losing their intellectual function (cognitive dysfunction). Your veterinary surgeon…

  • Separation anxiety is a term used to describe a condition which afflicts dogs that are overly attached to or dependent on family members. They become extremely anxious and show distress…

  • Skin fold pyoderma (intertrigo) is one of the two major types of surface pyoderma (infection of the surface layers of the skin). The other major type is acute moist dermatitis.Skin fold…

  • 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…

  • The only naturally occurring poisonous snake in Britain is the common adder or viper (Vipera berus). The snake is most commonly found during hot sunny weather on dry heaths and moors.…

  • Neutering, which in the female is called spaying, is removal of the uterus and the ovaries. It should always be considered if you are keeping your bitch solely as a pet. Service dogs, e.g.…

  • 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…

  • Dermatitis is the name given to inflammation of the skin. Staphylococcae are a type of bacteria which are commonly found both on humans and animals.

  • Tapeworms, as their name implies, are flattened intestinal worms. They consist of many small segments each approximately 3–4 mm long. Unlike roundworms which live freely in the bowel,…

  • Within a few hours of a meal an invisible layer of bacteria forms on the teeth. This is plaque. Within 24 hours this starts to harden, absorb minerals and becomes dental calculus or tartar.…