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Heart murmurs in dogs
A heart murmur is a whooshing noise caused by abnormal blood flow inside the heart. There are a few different conditions that can cause heart murmurs in dogs.
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First aid for broken bones
Broken bones are extremely painful and require immediate veterinary attention.If your pet has broken a bone, be very careful when moving them. They are likely to be in a lot of pain and may bite you if they are scared and hurting.
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Sneezing in cats
Cats sneeze for the same reasons we do and the odd sneeze is nothing to worry about. If your cat is sneezing regularly it may be cause for more concern.
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Is my cat drinking and weeing too much?
Is your cat drinking or weeing more than usual? You may hear your vet use the words polyuria and polydipsia (PUPD for short). Polyuria is weeing too much, Polydipsia is drinking too much.
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Dog Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is very common in dogs and mild cases usually pass within a couple of days. Find out when to contact your vet and how you can care for your dog at home.
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My dog has eaten something harmful
Curious dogs can get their paws on all sorts of things - food, bones, rubber toys, stones. Here's what to do if you think your dog has eaten something that might be harmful.
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Weight loss in dogs
If you think your dog might be losing weight it’s important to have them checked, and to tell you vet about any other symptoms you’ve noticed, such as vomiting, diarrhoea, low energy, or changes in their appetite and thirst.
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Pyometra (infected womb) in dogs
A pyometra is a womb infection – a very serious condition, common in unneutered, female dogs. Treatment for a pyometra includes emergency surgery to remove the womb, a fluid drip and medication.
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Permethrin toxicity in cats
Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.
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Limping and stiffness in cats
There can be lots of causes of limping and stiffness in older cats, but arthritis is usually the most common cause.
