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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
May 54 min read
Essential Tips for Preparing Your Pets for a Flooding Disaster
Introduction Natural disasters, especially floods, are occurring more frequently and with greater severity, posing significant challenges...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Jun 12, 202310 min read
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
What is Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma? Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a chronic eye condition marked by progressive damage to the...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Apr 29, 202310 min read
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint or joints, and the most common synonyms are osteoarthrosis (a pathological process distinct...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Apr 9, 20233 min read
What is Canine Haematoma?
Canine haematoma, also known as auricular hematoma or "cauliflower ear," is a condition in dogs that results in the accumulation of blood...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Feb 12, 20233 min read
Otitis Externa
What is otitis externa? Otitis externa is an inflammation of the external ear canal distal to the tympanic membrane (ear drum), with or...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Jan 29, 202310 min read
What is Otitis?
Otitis is an ear infection that affects both dogs and cats. Numerous factors, including bacterial or yeast infections, allergies, and...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Jan 15, 20234 min read
Unwanted Mating/Pregnancy
Unwanted mating or pregnancy, also known as misalliance or mesalliance, occurs when a female dog is in heat and has a mating that the...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Sep 28, 20226 min read
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
Aug 15, 20226 min read
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, 20224 min read
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
Jun 30, 20225 min read
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
Mar 15, 202210 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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 7, 20225 min read
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
Nov 28, 20218 min read
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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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Nov 14, 20216 min read
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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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Oct 31, 20216 min read
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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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Oct 17, 20216 min read
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...
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