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Anorexia in cats
Have you suddenly noticed your cat’s not eating? We know how worrying that can be and it's usually a sign something is wrong.
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Cruciate ligament damage in dogs
If one of the cruciate ligaments is damaged the knee joint becomes wobbly and this is usually very painful. The most common way for a dog to damage a cruciate ligament is by jumping, skidding, twisting or turning awkwardly.
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Weepy eyes in cats
A little bit of crusting in the corner of the eyes is normal but if you notice more than usual it could be a sign of a problem in cats.
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Harvest mites in dogs
Harvest mites can often be seen as tiny red/orange ‘dots’ on the skin and fur, and usually cause symptoms like itchy skin and red, inflamed skin on dogs.
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Permethrin toxicity in cats
Permethrin is a chemical used to treat fleas. It’s safe to use on dogs but is extremely poisonous for cats. Common symptoms of permethrin poisoning include drooling, acting strangely, twitching and fitting.
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Hair loss (alopecia) in dogs
Hair loss (alopecia) means bald spots, patchy fur or just thinning fur. Parasites, hormone problems and allergies are all common causes of alopecia in dogs.
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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.
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Skin allergies (atopic dermatitis) in cats
Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is a skin problem caused by an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mite).
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Ear infections in dogs
Ear infections in dogs can be caused by bacteria or yeast (or both). There is usually an underlying cause for an ear infection, such as ear mites or a skin allergy.
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Sneezing in cats
Cats sneeze for the same reasons we do and the odd sneeze is nothing to worry about. If your cat is sneezing regularly it may be cause for more concern.
