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    Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstruction Syndrome, BAOS, BAS, BUAOS
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Jun 18
    • 6 min

    Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstruction Syndrome, BAOS, BAS, BUAOS

    Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BUAOS) refers to an inherited respiratory disorder, a physical abnormality from birth...
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    Allergies: How Can Pets Avoid Them?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • May 31
    • 6 min

    Allergies: How Can Pets Avoid Them?

    Most itchy dogs and cats need some medical attention and this can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes with side effects. Itches...
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    Why is my dog wobbling?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • May 14
    • 6 min

    Why is my dog wobbling?

    Introduction Frequently in large and giant breeds of dogs, especially Dobermans, a "wobbly gait" is noticed with progressive difficulties...
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    Elbow dysplasia
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Apr 25
    • 6 min

    Elbow dysplasia

    What is elbow dysplasia? Elbow dysplasia (ED) is a common, often debilitating, generalised incongruency of the elbow joint in young,...
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    Hip Dysplasia
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Apr 10
    • 9 min

    Hip Dysplasia

    What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is an abnormal development (dysplasia) of the hip joint. It is usually a mismatch between skeletal...
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    Common Pet Poisons
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Mar 15
    • 10 min

    Common Pet Poisons

    Our companion animals can be poisoned by swallowing solids or liquids, breathing in toxic gases, or absorbing liquid toxins through their...
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    Heat (Oestrus), Period and Fertility: What does it mean in female pets?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Feb 27
    • 6 min

    Heat (Oestrus), Period and Fertility: What does it mean in female pets?

    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...
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    What is castration, and why is it important?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Feb 16
    • 2 min

    What is castration, and why is it important?

    Introduction Castration is the surgical removal of the testes from a male mammal through an incision either in front of the scrotum or...
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    What is periodontal disease?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Jan 31
    • 3 min

    What is periodontal disease?

    The periodontium is the structure that surrounds and supports the tooth. It comprises the periodontal ligament - which holds the tooth...
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    What is a Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CrCLR) in the dog?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Jan 30
    • 6 min

    What is a Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CrCLR) in the dog?

    Definition Cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CrCLR) refers to an extremely common hindlimb lameness in dogs caused by the damage of one...
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    Dentistry, Dental Disease and Dental Cleaning in pets, is it necessary?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Jan 6
    • 5 min

    Dentistry, Dental Disease and Dental Cleaning in pets, is it necessary?

    Dental health and hygiene are important in pets just as it is in humans.
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    Obesity: A weighty problem in pets?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Dec 12, 2021
    • 6 min

    Obesity: A weighty problem in pets?

    Obesity and Overweight - What is the difference? Obesity refers to an excessive accumulation of body fat with an average Body Condition...
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    Diabetes in Cats and Dogs?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Nov 28, 2021
    • 10 min

    Diabetes in Cats and Dogs?

    What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common hormone disease in older people and it is increasingly being recognized in older...
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    Mites in Cats, Dogs, etc (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies, Demodicosis)
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Nov 27, 2021
    • 8 min

    Mites in Cats, Dogs, etc (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies, Demodicosis)

    Mange (demodicosis) refers to an inflammatory, parasitic skin condition of animals that is caused by increased numbers of microscopic...
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    Why laboratory tests before the treatment of your pet?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Nov 13, 2021
    • 6 min

    Why laboratory tests before the treatment of your pet?

    Laboratory tests are importantly used by veterinary doctors to assist in the diagnosis of diseases in sick animals. Progressively,...
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    What is Heartworm Disease (Dirofilariasis, Dirofilarosis)?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Oct 30, 2021
    • 6 min

    What is Heartworm Disease (Dirofilariasis, Dirofilarosis)?

    Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and caused by a worm (Dirofilaria immitis) that ends up residing in the dog's heart.
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    Can Diseases Be Transmitted from Pets to Humans: Zoonosis?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Oct 17, 2021
    • 6 min

    Can Diseases Be Transmitted from Pets to Humans: Zoonosis?

    Introduction & Overview Zoonotic diseases (also known as zoonoses) are diseases that are caused by germs that spread between animals and...
    107 views0 comments
    Why Is Microchipping Your Pet Important?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Oct 2, 2021
    • 0 min

    Why Is Microchipping Your Pet Important?

    Microchipping - permanent identification of your dog In many countries, stray dogs and cats are a big problem, with lots of money each...
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    What is spay (Ovariohysterectomy, spay, neuter, sterilization)?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Sep 18, 2021
    • 5 min

    What is spay (Ovariohysterectomy, spay, neuter, sterilization)?

    Introduction Spay, also known as Ovariohysterectomy, neuter or sterilization, refers to the surgical removal of both ovaries and uterus...
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    Why is neutering (sterilization) of pets necessary?
    Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
    • Sep 5, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why is neutering (sterilization) of pets necessary?

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