Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BUAOS) refers to an inherited respiratory disorder, a physical abnormality from birth...

Most itchy dogs and cats need some medical attention and this can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes with side effects. Itches...

Introduction Frequently in large and giant breeds of dogs, especially Dobermans, a "wobbly gait" is noticed with progressive difficulties...

What is elbow dysplasia? Elbow dysplasia (ED) is a common, often debilitating, generalised incongruency of the elbow joint in young,...

What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is an abnormal development (dysplasia) of the hip joint. It is usually a mismatch between skeletal...

Our companion animals can be poisoned by swallowing solids or liquids, breathing in toxic gases, or absorbing liquid toxins through their...

What is heat (Oestrus) in female dogs and cats? Heat (Oestrus) refers to a biological event, a stage when an intact female dog or cat can...

Introduction Castration is the surgical removal of the testes from a male mammal through an incision either in front of the scrotum or...

The periodontium is the structure that surrounds and supports the tooth. It comprises the periodontal ligament - which holds the tooth...

Definition Cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CrCLR) refers to an extremely common hindlimb lameness in dogs caused by the damage of one...

Dental health and hygiene are important in pets just as it is in humans.

Obesity and Overweight - What is the difference? Obesity refers to an excessive accumulation of body fat with an average Body Condition...

What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common hormone disease in older people and it is increasingly being recognized in older...

Mange (demodicosis) refers to an inflammatory, parasitic skin condition of animals that is caused by increased numbers of microscopic...

Laboratory tests are importantly used by veterinary doctors to assist in the diagnosis of diseases in sick animals. Progressively,...

Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and caused by a worm (Dirofilaria immitis) that ends up residing in the dog's heart.

Introduction & Overview Zoonotic diseases (also known as zoonoses) are diseases that are caused by germs that spread between animals and...

Microchipping - permanent identification of your dog In many countries, stray dogs and cats are a big problem, with lots of money each...

Introduction Spay, also known as Ovariohysterectomy, neuter or sterilization, refers to the surgical removal of both ovaries and uterus...

Neutering is from the Latin word neuter that refers to the removal of an animal's reproductive system.