Chlamydiosis/Psittacosis
Also known as "parrot fever", Chlamydiosis is a disease caused by a micro-organism called Chlamydia psittaci. If inhaled, it is usually found in the lungs and air sacs. If ingested, it is [...]
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, [...]
Liver disease in cats
The liver is a very complex and multi-faceted internal organ that is vital in the normal functioning of the body as a whole. It has many important roles including aiding digestion, removing [...]
Heatstroke – hyperthermia
Heatstroke (hyperthermia) is the elevation of the body’s temperature and is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate treatment. Dogs left in hot cars, pets exposed to extreme heat when left outdoors, lack of [...]
First aid treatment for burns
Burn damage to the surface &/or deeper layers of the skin will occur immediately regardless of the source of burn. Visible signs can be seen immediately or it can take up to [...]
Luxating patella – a knee cap problem in dogs
The patella, commonly referred to as the knee cap is usually located in the centre of the knee joint. A luxating patella is a knee cap that moves out of its normal [...]
