Spy Spaniel Crommie Honoured

A Golden Spaniel who provided support and comfort for special agents during the Second World War, has been honoured with a PDSA Commendation.

Ringworm in dogs

Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.

Ear mites in cats and kittens

Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears. They are common in kittens but can also affect adult cats.

Ear mites in dogs and puppies

Ear mites are tiny parasites that can affect ears and are especially common in puppies. They can be caught from other pets, but can also climb into your dog’s ears from the environment.

Ear infections in cats

Ear infections are painful. They are caused by germs (bacteria and yeast) growing inside the ear and often develop because something else is causing problems inside the ear.

Coronavirus and Covid-19 in pets

The coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness in humans and animals across the world. Call your vet for advice if you are concerned that your pet is unwell.

Lyme disease in dogs

Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks. It’s caused by a bacteria that is spread when a tick attaches to your pet. It can cause a variety of vague symptoms.

Ringworm in cats

Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.

Eyelash problems in dogs

Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.

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