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HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) in Cats
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common type of heart disease found in cats. HCM causes the heart muscle to become abnormally thick, which can stop it working properly and lead to heart failure.
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First aid for burns
Always take your pet to your vet for a burn, no matter what size.
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First aid for pets struggling to breathe
Struggling to breathe is a life-threatening emergency. Take your pet to your nearest vets if they are struggling to breathe, call them on the way to let them know you are coming.
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Tear staining in dogs
Tear staining is brown, pink or red staining that runs from the corner of the eyes. It’s a very common problem, especially in white coated breeds.
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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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Cat Asthma
Read about symptoms and causes of asthma in cats, as well as treatment for cat asthma and how to help your cat accept an inhaler.
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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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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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Dental problems in rabbits
Your rabbit’s teeth are constantly growing. This is why they need to chew on so much grass and hay as it grinds their teeth down and stops them getting too long.
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Obesity in cats
Vets estimate that over a third of cats in the UK are overweight. An overweight cat is at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.
