ARE WE KILLING OUR PETS WITH KINDNESS ?

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ARE WE KILLING OUR PETS WITH KINDNESS ?   Obesity disease which is defined by an excess of body fat such that it greatly increases the risk of disease.Dogs and cats are often considered overweight if their weight is >15% above ideal and are obese when weight is >30% of ideal. In veterinary medicine, body […]

SHOULD YOU CLIP YOUR DOG IN SUMMER ?

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SHOULD YOU CLIP YOUR DOG IN SUMMER ?   Though it may seem like logical to shave your dog when summer comes ,there are many important reasons why you should not do this.   Double coated dogs refer to the animals that, like Huskies, Chow and Pomeranians have two layers of fur. The first, or […]

Jolie

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  Hi .. Jolie here   Visiting Dr Larry today as I have Snuffles- a viral infection causing sneezing and conjunctivitis.   I am going to let you into a secret .. love being tickled on my left cheek recieving compliments .Dr Larry tickled me and told me I am beautiful …we are now best […]

WHY I CHOOSE TO BE A VET

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Today , I was fortunate enough to examine and treat many adorable fur children and to connect with their wonderful human caregivers.I was busy but I found meaning and pleasure my work   And in the midst of this special day ,I experienced this exceptional moment or rather two moments …,moments in which I realised…. […]

Mushrooms

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Another question asked, some of you guys may or not have heard the answer before.   I always thought that mushrooms were toxic? 2 of my Danes eat avo’s (not because I give it to them…they pick it off the tree themselves and even pull the branches off and chew it.)   Some dogs can […]

Osteoarthritis in Cats

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Osteoarthritis In Cats   Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, painful inflammation and swelling of the joints. Individual cases can be triggered by an injury, immune conditions, viral and bacterial systemic infection such as Lyme disease,. However, by far the majority are caused by wear and tear which during the life of the of your pet. Other […]

FELINE HYPERTHYROIDISM

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FELINE HYPERTHYROIDISM Most common hormonal condition of older cats ! Hyperthyroidism is caused by the overproduction of hormones from the thyroid gland. The main function of thyroid hormones is to all body functions. This condition usually arises as a result of a benign growth of the gland, but in some rare instances it can be […]

COMMON EYE PROBLEMS IN DACHSHUNDS

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COMMON EYE PROBLEMS IN DACHSHUNDS Dachshunds may suffer from a number of genetically linked Eye Diseases.While other breeds may suffer many of the same conditions ,Dachshunds do fall into a group of dog breeds which are more likely to develop the following conditions. 1 KERATOCONJUCTIVITIS SICCA This condition, also known as Dry Eye is caused […]

CHERRY EYE

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CHERRY EYE   Cherry eye is the prolapse of the third eyelid gland. Unlike people, dogs have a membrane in the corner of each eye, located underneath the lower lid, which houses a tear gland.This gland produces about 40 % of the tear film which washes and protects the exposed portion of the eyeball.When this […]

TAPEWORM

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TAPEWORM FROM FLEAS CAN INFECT CATS AND DOGS   Frank ,a gorgeous Border Collie , came in to visit us this morning.His mom was very concerned as she had seen him scooting (pulling his but along the floor in a seated position. She took a peek and she saw tapeworm segments hanging out his bum. […]