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Diabetes is a general term referring to disorders characterised by an increased thirst and increased production of weak urine. There are two forms of diabetes in dogs, Diabetes insipidus…
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Until relatively recently the only images used for diagnostic purposes in small animal practice were x-rays. By the mid 1980s few small animal practices were without their own in-house…
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Vets are frequently consulted about dogs with diarrhoea. Normally dogs pass faeces up to three times a day and they are usually formed, i.e. retain their shape. The criteria are: Unformed…
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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…