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Eye problems in dogs - an overview
There are many different conditions that can affect your dog’s eyes, including: injuries, infections, pressure changes, eyelash/eyelid problems, and even an illness in another part of the body e.g. diabetes.
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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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Eye ulcers (corneal ulcers) in dogs
Ulcers often appear suddenly and get rapidly worse. However, eyes heal quickly so with vet treatment an ulcer is likely to heal within a few days.
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Limping and stiffness in dogs
Limping and stiffness can be caused by many different conditions, like minor injuries and arthritis. Read more about the treatment available and how you can help keep your dog comfortable.
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Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) in dogs
GDV ‘Gastric Dilatation Volvulus’ means a stomach that has bloated and twisted. GDV is a painful, life-threatening emergency that often develops over the period of just a few minutes.
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Food allergies in dogs
Just like people, dogs can be allergic to something in their food. This often causes skin and/or tummy problems.
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Eye problems in rabbits - an overview
Several different conditions can affect rabbit’s eyes including: injuries, infections, tooth problems, tear duct problems and infectious diseases such as myxomatosis. To prevent any permanent damage or loss of vision, problems should be taken seriously and treated quickly.
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Snake bites in dogs
Read our vets' advice on what to do if your dog is bitten by a snake, what type of snake it was bitten by, how to help them and when to call a vet.
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Weepy eyes in dogs
Weepy eyes can be caused by both harmless problems, or something more serious.
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Itchy ears and head shaking in dogs
Has your dog been shaking his/her head more than usual? Head shaking shouldn’t be ignored because it can indicate many different problems, usually related to the ears.
