Why is Rabies Disease important?
What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious disease, and one of the oldest known infectious conditions. It is an acute viral disease that...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Sep 22
- 3 min
Fear-Aggression
Fear-aggression is common in more sensitive and nervous breeds of dogs. It occurs frequently at boundaries and threshold situations e.g....
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Sep 14
- 7 min
Aggression in Dogs
Introduction Dogs can become aggressive, and a veterinary doctor needs to be consulted to rule out any medical cause. Canine aggression...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Sep 4
- 4 min
Why is my dog having excessive tears?
Introduction Excessive tearing (epiphora), is a common occurrence in dogs that may develop into a discharge that is clear, white, yellow...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Aug 15
- 6 min
Do Hormone Conditions Cause Eye Problems?
Endocrine (hormone) diseases make up a significant percentage of the chronic diseases that veterinarians diagnose and manage. Many of...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Jul 31
- 4 min
Why is my dog's hair stained under the eyes?
Introduction The staining of hair below the eyes of a dog, which is more prominent in white dogs, is referred to as Tear Staining. Tear...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Why is my dog always scratching his ear(s) and shaking his head?
Introduction Dogs' ears come in various shapes and sizes, but they all share one unique characteristic - a long ear canal with vertical...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Jun 30
- 5 min
Do Dogs Get Prostate Problems?
Definition The diseases of the prostate gland are most common in the intact male dog reproductive tract and less common in other domestic...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Feb 17
- 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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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Feb 1
- 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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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Jan 30
- 6 min
What is a Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CrCLR) in the dog?
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CrCLR) refers to an extremely common hindlimb lameness in dogs caused by the damage of one of the...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
- Jan 7
- 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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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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