Introduction Pannus, commonly known as Überreiter's syndrome or chronic superficial keratitis (CSK), is a chronic progressive corneal...

In dogs that have gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), also known as gastric dilation, twisted stomach, or gastric torsion, the stomach is...

Feline Parvovirus Enteritis is also known as Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Infectious Enteritis or cat plague.

Resistance is the ability of bacteria to survive and divide their cells in the presence of an antimicrobial substance. Multiple...

We are now in the holiday season, which is meant to be joyful and merry everywhere. By participating in our meals and plays, our...

Pregnancy in dogs and cats, just like humans, is a wonderful time and the pregnant animal experiences changes in hormones, weight,...

Maternal aggression is defined broadly to include growling, snarling or biting in an attempt to see off an intruder. It is mostly seen in...

What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious disease, and one of the oldest known infectious conditions. It is an acute viral disease that...

Fear-aggression is common in more sensitive and nervous breeds of dogs. It occurs frequently at boundaries and threshold situations e.g....

Introduction Dogs can become aggressive, and a veterinary doctor needs to be consulted to rule out any medical cause. Canine aggression...

Introduction Excessive tearing (epiphora), is a common occurrence in dogs that may develop into a discharge that is clear, white, yellow...

Endocrine (hormone) diseases make up a significant percentage of the chronic diseases that veterinarians diagnose and manage. Many of...

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...

Introduction Dogs' ears come in various shapes and sizes, but they all share one unique characteristic - a long ear canal with vertical...

Definition The diseases of the prostate gland are most common in the intact male dog reproductive tract and less common in other domestic...

Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BUAOS) refers to an inherited respiratory disorder, a physical abnormality from birth...

Most itchy dogs and cats need some medical attention and this can be time-consuming, expensive and sometimes with side effects. Itches...

Introduction Frequently in large and giant breeds of dogs, especially Dobermans, a "wobbly gait" is noticed with progressive difficulties...

What is elbow dysplasia? Elbow dysplasia (ED) is a common, often debilitating, generalised incongruency of the elbow joint in young,...

What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is an abnormal development (dysplasia) of the hip joint. It is usually a mismatch between skeletal...