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Cherry eye in dogs | PDSA
‘Cherry eye’ is a condition in which the gland that produces tears in dogs pops out and sits in in the corner of the eye.
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Vestibular Disease in dogs
Vestibular disease/syndrome is a problem that affects balance and coordination; caused by any condition that disturbs the balance (vestibular) centre in the ear and brain.
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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.
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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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Humping Behaviour in Dogs
Mounting and humping is normal for both male and female dogs, and occurs for a number of reasons (not always sexual). Distracting your dog, teaching them appropriate behaviour and neutering can help prevent humping.
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Feline panleukopenia (FPV)
Feline parvovirus (FPV) is a nasty disease that can be fatal to our cats and kittens. The best way to protect your cat against FPV is to vaccinate them regularly.
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Distemper in dogs
Distemper is a disease caused by a virus. The virus spreads easily between dogs. It causes a wide range of symptoms including a cough, runny eyes and nose, diarrhoea, high temperature, thickened pads, tremors and fits.
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Entropion in dogs
Entropion is when an eyelid rolls in towards the eyeball, causing fur and eyelashes to rub the surface of the eye. It is very painful and often leads to problems such as conjunctivitis, infections and ulcers.
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Fleas, mites and lice in rabbits
Have you noticed your rabbit scratching? losing fur? developing dandruff? It’s possible they could have a skin parasite (fleas, mites or lice).
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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.
