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The Andys Learn
Pet health, explained — by vets you can trust.
Practical advice, seasonal tips and clinic news from the doctors and nurses at The Andys Veterinary Clinic.


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...
Andrew Matole
Sep 28, 20226 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...
Andrew Matole
Mar 15, 202210 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...
Andrew Matole
Nov 28, 20218 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,...
Andrew Matole
Nov 14, 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...
Andrew Matole
Oct 17, 20216 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...
Andrew Matole
Aug 24, 20213 min read
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