Seizures in dogs
Seizures are one of the most frequently seen neurological problems in dogs. A seizure is also known as a convulsion or fit. It may have all or any combination of the following: [...]
Dog Hot Spots
Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of Hot Spots Many dog owners have heard of or have experienced hot spots on their pet. Here we take a look at what a hot spot is, [...]
Wounds and grazes and fight injuries
When an accident occurs the first thing you can do for your pet is to stay calm. When you are calm, so is your pet. The next step is to stabilise your [...]
Arthritis and dogs
Old age arthritis (or osteoarthritis) is very common in both humans and dogs, and can be regarded as the same disease. It is usually a result of the ongoing wear and tear [...]
Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes mellitus is a disease of the pancreas. This is a small but vital organ located near the stomach. It has two significant populations of cells. One group of cells produces the [...]
Cushing’s disease in Dogs – Hyperadrenocorticism
Cushing's disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones. The medical term for this disease is hyperadrenocorticism. The adrenal glands produce several vital substances, which regulate a variety [...]
