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Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is more descriptive than the original term bloat although this term is still commonly used when the condition occurs in farm animals. GDV indicates the…
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A gastrostomy tube is a small flexible tube that enters the stomach through a small incision on the dog's side. It permits you to feed your dog directly into the stomach if normal eating is…
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Most dogs ears are a lot larger than ours and certainly a lot more sensitive. We usually only clean them when there is a problem and they are already sore, so the dog learns that handling…
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Giardia are microscopic one celled parasites (Protozoa) that live in the gastrointestinal tract and can cause diarrhoea. They are not worms and have been largely overlooked until relatively…
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The size and shape of the normal eye is maintained by intraocular pressure (IOP). This is regulated by the amount of fluid within the eyeball. The fluid, called aqueous humor, is constantly…
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Canine haemorrhagic gastro enteritis, (HGE) is a very acute form of dysentery (bloody diarrhoea). It is accompanied with vomiting. Hypovolaemia (reduction in the blood volume) occurs due to…
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There are many situations where a head collar may be recommended for your dog as it has the unique benefit of allowing control of the head that collars around the neck or body harnesses do not…
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When the heart fails to pump sufficient blood around the body it tries to compensate by attempting to increase the rate and the strength of the contractions. This can improve the situation and…
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Cardiomyopathy is degeneration of the heart muscle so that the heart, which is basically the pumping machine of the body, progressively weakens and finally fails.As a result of this…
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Heart failure is the inability of the heart to maintain a circulation sufficient to meet the body’s needs. Heart failure usually describes failure of the heart muscle (myocardial…