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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.

Dry eye in dogs

Dry eye is a condition that stops your dog producing tears and causes dry, painful eyes.

Distemper is a disease caused by a virus. The virus spreads easily between dogs. It causes a wide range of symptoms including a cough, runny eyes and nose, diarrhoea, high temperature, thickened pads, tremors and fits.

Pyometra (infected womb) in dogs

A pyometra is a womb infection – a very serious condition, common in unneutered, female dogs. Treatment for a pyometra includes emergency surgery to remove the womb, a fluid drip and medication.

Blue Green Algae Poisoning in Dogs

Blue green algae can be very dangerous because it produces invisible, toxins that can cause organ damage and sometimes even death.

Ticks on cats

If you spot a tick on your cat, it’s important to remove it quickly and properly, using the right equipment.

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.

DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) in Dogs

DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) is a disease that affects the heart muscle, causing it to become thin and weak.

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’.

Ringworm in cats