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Blindness in dogs
Depending on the cause, blindness can develop very suddenly, or very gradually. Most dogs are very good at adapting to gradual blindness and it can be surprisingly difficult to notice. Sudden blindness is much more obvious.
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Hip dysplasia in dogs
Hip dysplasia is a painful condition of the hip joint that commonly affects medium to large breed pedigree dogs. It causes swelling, pain and eventually arthritis.
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Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) are a group of medicines used to fight inflammation. They reduce high temperatures, heat, swelling and pain.
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Rabies in dogs
Rabies is a deadly virus that can spread between animals and people
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How to: Record a resting respiratory rate
This guide is to help you if you need to record your pet’s resting respiratory rate (how many breaths your pet takes each minute while resting or sleeping).
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Bladder infection (UTI) in dogs
Bladder infections in dogs, also called UTIs, are usually caused by bacteria and are more common in female dogs.
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Parvovirus in dogs
Parvovirus (parvo) is a nasty virus that causes causes severe diarrhoea, vomiting and illness in dogs and puppies.
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Sunburn in pets
Pets can get sunburnt just like people, especially if they are light coloured or have a thin/patchy coat. Sunburn is painful, causes skin damage, and can lead to certain types of skin cancer.
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What to do if your pet has a seizure
It can be very distressing to watch your pet have a seizure. Follow our steps to keep your pet safe until it finishes.
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Lethargy (low energy) in dogs
If your dog has less energy than normal, we call it lethargy. Lethargy with no obvious cause usually indicates a problem.
