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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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Glaucoma in dogs
Glaucoma (high pressure inside the eye) is a very painful condition that often causes blindness, especially if it’s left untreated.
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Skin cancer in cats
Regularly check your cat for changes to their skin and book an appointment with your vet if you are worried.
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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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Gastroenteritis (stomach upset) in dogs
Gastroenteritis is a general term for a stomach and gut upsets. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and gut pain.
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Loss of balance in dogs
Loss of balance can be caused by many different problems. Balance and coordination are controlled by the inner ear and brain, problems with either of these areas could cause balance issues.
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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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Brucellosis in Dogs
Find out more about Brucella canis in dogs including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the risk of spread to humans. A comprehensive guide from PDSA vets.
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Diarrhoea after a change of food
Some pets will struggle to digest a new food unless it’s introduced slowly into their normal diet – so, if your pet eats something they aren’t used to it may give them diarrhoea.
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Blindness in cats
Surprisingly, it’s not always easy to tell if your cat is going blind. There are many possible causes – some cause sudden blindness, some cause gradual blindness, some are treatable, some are not.
