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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Dec 12, 20216 min read
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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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Nov 28, 202110 min read
Diabetes in Cats and Dogs?
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common hormone disease in older people and it is increasingly being recognized in older...
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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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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Oct 3, 20210 min read
Why Is Microchipping Your Pet Important?
Microchipping - permanent identification of your dog In many countries, stray dogs and cats are a big problem, with lots of money each...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Sep 19, 20215 min read
What is spay (Ovariohysterectomy, spay, neuter, sterilization)?
Introduction Spay, also known as Ovariohysterectomy, neuter or sterilization, refers to the surgical removal of both ovaries and uterus...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Sep 6, 20213 min read
Why is neutering (sterilization) of pets necessary?
Neutering is from the Latin word neuter that refers to the removal of an animal's reproductive system.
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Aug 24, 20213 min read
Can Avocados Cause Poisoning in Animals?
Introduction There are over 150 varieties of avocados worldwide, and in Kenya, we have over 40 varieties. Commercially, however, two...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Aug 9, 20215 min read
Breast cancer in dogs and cats
Introduction Breast cancer occurs most commonly in older, intact female pets. While the cause of breast cancer is unknown, hormones are...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Are 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...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Jul 26, 20213 min read
Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) in Dogs
Synonym(s): Hemp, Hashish, Ganja, Mary Jane, Pot, Grass, CBD, THC, Weed, Marihuana Introduction Marijuana comes from the plant Cannabis...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Jun 22, 20218 min read
Flea Infestation and Control in Cats and Dogs
Introduction Fleas are the most frequent external parasites in dogs and cats. Fleas infest both man and animals and are the most common...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Jun 18, 20214 min read
Why do dogs scoot or chase their tails?
Introduction There are times that your pet starts scooting across the floor, rubbing his/her rear end, licking his/her bottom more than...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
May 5, 20214 min read
Nairobi Bleeding Disease (Ehrlichiosis ) in Dogs and Cats
What is Nairobi Bleeding Disease (Ehrlichiosis)? Nairobi Bleeding Disease (Ehrlichiosis) is a tick-borne infectious disease of dogs. The...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
May 2, 20214 min read
Tick fever (Babesiosis; Piroplasmosis)
What is babesiosis? Babesiosis is a serious and fatal disease of dogs caused by microscopic parasites called babesia. There are two ...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Apr 25, 20217 min read
What 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...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Mar 31, 20215 min read
Epilepsy (Seizures)
Introduction Seizures (epilepsy, convulsions) in a dog can be very frightening. Although they are not uncommon in dogs many of them only...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Pregnancy Management in the Bitch
What is pregnancy? Pregnancy is the period from conception to delivery and usually takes about 63-65 days. Pregnancy may be: Planned and...
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