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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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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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IVDD/slipped disc in dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that causes the intervertebral discs (cushions between the backbones) to lose their sponginess, become hard and fragile, and sometimes slip out of place.
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Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) are a group of medicines used to fight inflammation. They reduce high temperatures, heat, swelling and pain.
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Dog neutering: a guide to castration and spaying
Neutering’ is an operation to remove the testicles or ovaries from a dog. Most dogs can be neutered from 6 months old.
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Wounds and skin injuries
Very minor wounds (cuts, grazes, burns, bites and bruises) often heal themselves. More serious wounds should always been seen by a vet.
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Skin allergies in dogs
Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mites).
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Prostate Cancer in Dogs
Prostate cancer is uncommon in dogs but sadly, when it does occur it tends to be aggressive, fast-growing, and very quick to spread around the body.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem in cats, especially as they get older. Symptoms can include increased thirst, peeing more, decreased appetite, weight loss, vomiting, and poor coat condition.
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Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)
If you cat has regular episodes of cystitis with no obvious cause they may be suffering with ‘feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC)’.
