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Roundworms, known as nematodes or ascarid worms are parasites that live freely in the intestine. They obtain their nutriment from the partially digested intestinal contents. They are called…
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The diaphragm is the muscular partition which separates the abdomen from the chest. Tearing or disruption of this partition is a diaphragmatic rupture. The term can be used interchangeably with diaphragmatic hernia
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Second opinions and referrals often cause great anxiety to owners, irrespective of whether suggested by the veterinary surgeon or considered as a possibility by the pet owner. Sometimes,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…