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Gut blockage (foreign body) in dogs
Dogs are very curious and eat some extremely strange things. Unfortunately, some of these items get lodged in their guts and cause a blockage.
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Dermatitis (red, inflamed, sore skin or a rash) in dogs
Has your dog got red, inflamed, angry looking skin? Or do they have a rash? We often call these symptoms ‘dermatitis’.
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Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs
Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet.
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Dermatitis (red, inflamed, sore skin or a rash) in cats
Has your cat got red, inflamed or angry looking skin? Do they have a rash? We often call these symptoms ‘dermatitis’.
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Skin allergies in dogs
Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mites).
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Fly strike in rabbits
Fly strike happens when a fly lays its eggs on a rabbit’s fur which hatch into maggots and burrow under the skin to feed on flesh.
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First aid for bite wounds
Quickly assess the wound. If there are large areas of skin missing and/or you can see tendons muscles or bones, cover the area with a clean dry dressing and go immediately to your nearest vets.
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First aid for heatstroke
Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. Common signs including panting, trouble breathing and collapse/fainting. It is important to get help from a vet ASAP.
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Skin problems in cats
Read our veterinary guide to some of the most common skin conditions in cats, such as fleas, allergies and skin infections.
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Eyelash problems in dogs
Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.
