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Ear mites in cats and kittens
Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears. They are common in kittens but can also affect adult cats.
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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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Hair loss (alopecia) in dogs
Hair loss (alopecia) means bald spots, patchy fur or just thinning fur. Parasites, hormone problems and allergies are all common causes of alopecia in dogs.
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Food allergy in cats
Just like people, cats can develop allergies to certain ingredients in their food. This often causes skin and tummy problems.
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Limping in rabbits
If your rabbit is limping it is usually a sign of something serious.
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Travel sickness in dogs
Car sickness is a common problem for puppies and dogs. Travel training is the best way to prevent a car sickness problem developing.
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Demodex mites in dogs
Demodex causes red, crusty skin, hair loss and a scaly coat, worst around the eyes and feet. Demodex is normally quite simple to diagnose but treatment can be challenging.
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Ear infections in cats
Ear infections are painful. They are caused by germs (bacteria and yeast) growing inside the ear and often develop because something else is causing problems inside the ear.
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Parasites in dogs
Mites and lice are tiny parasites that like to live on dogs (and other species). They damage the skin by biting or burrowing and often cause intense irritation.
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Pregnancy in dogs
Our vets give their advice on pregnancy in dogs, including the signs to look out for and how to care for pregnant dogs.
