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Urine Scald, Dirty Bottoms and How to Clean a Rabbit
Having a dirty bottom and/or urine scald can lead to serious problems in rabbits, such as skin infections and fly strike.
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Cat labour – a guide to your cat giving birth
If you have a pregnant cat, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her kittening to reduce the chance of problems.
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Dandruff in cats
Cats spend a lot of time grooming to keep themselves clean. If you notice your cat has dandruff (dry, flaky skin) it could be a sign of a problem.
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Whelping – a guide to your dog giving birth
If you have a pregnant dog, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her whelping to reduce the chance of problems.
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Tail docking in dogs
For tail docking to be legal, it must be performed by a vet, puppies must be under five days old, and a certificate must be provided.
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FIV in cats – Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV is a virus that infects cats and damages their immune system, making them prone to infections that they then struggle to recover from (similar to HIV in humans).
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Bowel Obstruction/Intestinal Blockage in cats
Cats don’t often eat things they shouldn’t, but occasionally curiosity gets the better of them and can lead to a blockage. String, thread, hair bands, rubber bands and tinsel are the most common items to cause a gut blockage in cats.
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Legg Calvé Perthes disease in dogs
Legg-Perthes is a painful condition that causes the hip joint to crumble and collapse. Legg-Perthes affects young dogs and is most common in small breeds.
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Bone cancer in dogs | PDSA
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. Osteosarcomas are painful tumours that often first appear as hot, solid, tender swellings. They are most common in leg bones, but can affect any bone in the body.
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Addison’s disease in dogs
Addison’s disease is a rare condition that develops when the body’s natural steroid levels drop dangerously low. Natural steroids are normally produced by the adrenal glands, and Addison’s develops if the glands stop working.
