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Grass seeds in dogs
If your dog loves running through long grass, it’s important to check them for grass seeds afterwards. Grass seeds might look small and harmless, but can cause a great deal of trouble.
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Pancreatitis in dogs
Pancreatitis is a condition that causes the pancreas to becomes very inflamed. Pancreatitis can range from being mild to very severe.
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Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs
Mitral valve disease (MVD) is a heart problem caused by a faulty heart valve. It’s the most common type of heart disease in dogs and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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Anal gland abscesses in dogs
Anal gland infections/abscesses are extremely painful and can burst through the skin if they aren’t treated quickly. Contact your vet ASAP if you think your dog has an anal gland abscess.
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Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a condition of the spine that causes a gradual paralysis of the back end. Symptoms include weak, wobbly back legs, incontinence and paralysis.
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Ticks on dogs
Ticks are parasites that feed on animal and human blood. They can also transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.
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Glaucoma in dogs
Glaucoma (high pressure inside the eye) is a very painful condition that often causes blindness, especially if it’s left untreated.
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Mange (sarcoptes mite) in dogs
Mange is a skin condition caused by a mite called ‘Sarcoptes’. Mange is highly contagious, often caught by contact with an infected dog or fox.
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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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Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs
Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet.
