Poisoning in Pets – Part 1 of 2
“Surely if a medicine is safe for use in humans it should be safe for use in my pet”, vets often hear from pet owners. Nothing could be further from the truth and some human medicines and even some fruit … Read more
Category: Symptoms
Why is my dog limping with his hind leg?
Patellar luxation is a condition where the knee cap does not run in its groove but slips off to the side. Luxation is a learned word for “slipping”. It is a condition which is regularly encountered in dogs and more … Read more
Arthritis Treatment and prevention – Part 2 of 2
In part one of this two-part article, we looked at the signs and diagnoses of arthritis in pets. In this part of the article, we will look at the treatment and prevention of arthritis in pets. With the advancement … Read more
My young cat seems ill
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a serious and most often fatal disease affecting cats. It is most commonly seen in young cats between the ages of six months and two years. It has been found to affect male cats more … Read more
Arthritis Signs and Diagnoses – Part 1 of 2
So what happens when your beloved canine friend does not want to go for his walk anymore because he is too sore the next morning?
Unfortunately, older pets, and these days even puppies, get afflicted by a condition commonly known … Read more
My pet has red urine – what does it mean?
Bladder stones is a condition that occurs in dogs and cats of various ages, sex and breeds. Bladder stones are also called urinary calculi or uroliths. These are mineral like formations that form anywhere in the urinary tract, including kidneys, … Read more
Scratch scratch scratch – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this two-part series we looked at the complexity of itching and scratching in pets and the fact that although the symptoms eventually manifest in the same way i.e. itching and scratching, there could be many … Read more
“Crocodile Mite” skin disease in dogs and cats
Demodex is a mite that lives in the hair follicles of most mammals. It is species specific which means that different types of animals, including humans, have their own type of mite. It is a normal inhabitant of the skin … Read more
Scratch scratch scratch – Part 1 of 2
Vets often hear this complaint in the examination room, where clients complain about the incessant itching and scratching of their pets. This is a more common complaint with dogs where the nightly thump, thump, thump of a hind limb hitting … Read more
Understanding congestive heart failure in your pet
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a very common condition affecting our pets, and is more often seen in dogs than cats. Although it is a serious condition, and a major concern for a pet owner, it can be easily diagnosed … Read more