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Feline eosinophillic dermatitis
Feline eosinophilic dermatitis is a skin problem in cats. There are three main types, which all affect different parts of the body.
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Fly strike in rabbits
Fly strike happens when a fly lays its eggs on a rabbit’s fur which hatch into maggots and burrow under the skin to feed on flesh.
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Cats in heat/Cats coming into season
A heat/season is the time of a cat’s cycle when they are fertile and can get pregnant.
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Respiratory infections/snuffles in rabbits
‘Snuffles’ is the word we use to describe a respiratory (nose, throat or chest) infection in a rabbit. This article focuses on the two most common causes of snuffles in rabbits: ‘Pasteurella’ and ‘Bordetella’.
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Dogs in heat/Dogs coming into season
A heat (or season) is when a female dog is fertile and can become pregnant. During a heat, it’s likely that your dog will behave differently, bleed from her vulva, and become very interested in male dogs.
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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)’.
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Parasites in dogs
Mites and lice are tiny parasites that like to live on dogs (and other species). They damage the skin by biting or burrowing and often cause intense irritation.
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Skin lumps in cats
It’s sensible to regularly check your cat for lumps and book an appointment with your vet if you find one, even if it looks harmless.
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Colitis in dogs
Colitis is when the colon gets inflamed. Most dogs get colitis once, recover quickly and never suffer with it again.
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Aural Haematoma in cats
An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside the ear flap when a blood vessel bursts. They often form because your cat has been shaking their head or scratching their ear.
