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Skin fold dermatitis in dogs
Pockets in between skin folds get very warm and moist. This makes a perfect environment for bacteria and yeast to grow and infections to develop.
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How dogs have changed in 100 years of breeding
A sausage dog’s long back. A Bulldog’s wrinkly face. A Bassett hound’s extra-long ears. These are the features that make a dog breed what it is…or are they?
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Which plants are poisonous to pets?
Our pets are curious by nature, but not everything they explore is harmless. There are some natural hazards our pets face in the form of the plants we see throughout the year.
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Painful eye/eye held closed in dogs
Has your dog been blinking excessively, holding an eye shut, showing other signs of eye pain? There are many conditions that can cause painful eye(s), some more serious than others.
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Hyperthyroidism in cats
Hyperthyroidism is a condition that causes one or both thyroid glands to become enlarged and overactive. The majority of cases are caused by harmless swellings.
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Feline eosinophillic dermatitis
Feline eosinophilic dermatitis is a skin problem in cats. There are three main types, which all affect different parts of the body.
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Red Eyes and Swollen Eyes in Dogs
Does your dog have red, swollen /inflamed eyes (commonly referred to as pink eye)? Many different conditions can cause redness and swelling in the eyes.
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Getting pets ready for when the clocks change
Daylight savings and clock changes can be confusing enough for us, but for our pets it can be an even bigger change.
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Dogs eat the weirdest things
As any dog owner will tell you, our four-legged friends often get a taste for the strangest things.
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What to do if your cat/dog can’t pee
Being unable to pass urine is a life threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. Call your vet for advice ASAP if your dog or cat is having trouble peeing.
