Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScAug 6, 20213 minAre there risks of cannabis poisoning in pets?Introduction Cannabis refers to the psychoactive substances drawn from the dried leaves and flowers of the plant Cannabis sativa, the...
Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScMay 2, 20214 minTick fever (Babesiosis; Piroplasmosis)What is babesiosis? Babesiosis is a serious and fatal disease of dogs caused by microscopic parasites called babesia. There are two ...
Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScApr 25, 20217 minWhat is Glaucoma in Dogs & Cats?and Introduction Fluid usually surrounds the structures inside the eye, e.g. the iris and lens. Normally, the movement of fluid through...
Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScMar 31, 20215 minEpilepsy (Seizures)Introduction Seizures (epilepsy, convulsions) in a dog can be very frightening. Although they are not uncommon in dogs many of them only...
Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScMar 2, 20214 minEclampsia (Puerperal Hypocalcemia in Small Animals)What does Eclampsia mean? Eclampsia refers to a state of convulsions during pregnancy or immediately after birth. What does Puerperal...