Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScMar 15, 202210 minCommon Pet PoisonsOur companion animals can be poisoned by swallowing solids or liquids, breathing in toxic gases, or absorbing liquid toxins through their...
Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScFeb 1, 20223 minWhat is periodontal disease?The periodontium is the structure that surrounds and supports the tooth. It comprises the periodontal ligament - which holds the tooth...
Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScNov 28, 20218 minMites 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...
Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScNov 14, 20216 minWhy 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,...
Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MScOct 17, 20216 minCan 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...