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Kidney Disease in DogsThe Veterinary Expert Pet Health

WEBDogs, like all mammals, have two kidneys that are located just below their spinal column (Fig 1) at the angle between the ribs and the softer body wall. Fig 1: …

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Stick Injuries in DogsThe Veterinary Expert Pet Health

WEBThis article explains about stick injuries in dogs. A number of dogs love to carry a stick, catch a stick and chew a stick. Some will actively find their own stick when …

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Does the weather affect arthritis in dogs

WEBOne early study in the 1960’s showed that, in a small group of patients, low barometric pressure combined with high humidity seemed to cause increased pain and …

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Bones and Raw Food Diet (BARF)

WEBRaw bones are usually added to the diet as a calcium source and for dental health. Chewing on a large meaty bone does seem a great source of joy for many dogs, …

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Blood Transfusions in Dogs and Cats

WEBBlood transfusions can be lifesaving but they are not without a small degree of risk. Giving blood from one animal to another carries the risk of transmitting infections. …

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Bloat and GDV in DogsThe Veterinary Expert Pet Health

WEBGastric dilatation and volvulus, or GDV as it is commonly abbreviated, is a relatively common clinical syndrome seen in large / giant breeds of dog. Dilatation refers …

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Dog AggressionThe Veterinary Expert Pet Health

WEBThere are many influences over a dog’s use of aggression. Behaviour, and therefore aggression, may be affected by the dog’s physical state, such as their health, …

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heart murmurs part 2

WEBHeart Specialist Nuala Summerfield answers your questions… These questions (with Nuala’s answers below) were asked by pet owners following a live …

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Bumblefoot in Poultry

WEBBumblefoot in Poultry. Plantar pododermatitis (or ‘bumblefoot’ as it is more commonly known) is a complex disease diagnosed in a range of species of birds. …

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What is Normal for a Newborn Puppy

WEBWeigh the puppy on digital scales and make a note of the weight in grams. Create a chart on which to record the bodyweight of each newborn puppy every 24 …

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Mycoplasma in Poultry

WEBPoultry, including chickens and turkeys, are most often presented with respiratory issues involving Mycoplasma gallisepticum, but a wide range of other birds …

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Gastropexy or Tummy Tacking in dogsThe Veterinary Expert Pet …

WEBHe is currently Lecturer in Veterinary Surgery at University College Dublin where his busy case load comprises cats and dogs requiring ENT, cardiothoracic, …

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Preparing your pet for a general anaesthetic

WEBFollowing admission your pet will be assessed by a vet. This is a general health check, known as a clinical examination. The purpose of this examination is to …

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Are we too attached to our pets

WEBAccording to the Pet Food Manufacturing Association (PFMA) 13 million households in the UK have a pet and families with children are more likely to include a …

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Streptococcal Pneumonia in Dogs

WEBInfected dogs develop the following signs: Sudden-onset fever. Sneezing. Rapid, shallow breathing. Bloody discharges from the nose or mouth. Lethargy …

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Dog and Cat Blood TypesThe Veterinary Expert Pet Health

WEBIn cats there have been two blood groups described but there. are likely to be many more. Although many different blood types exist, in veterinary practice we only …

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Vomiting in CatsThe Veterinary Expert Pet Health

WEBSome common causes for sudden (acute) vomiting in cats include: Diet-related causes (diet change, food intolerance) Gastric or intestinal foreign bodies (eg. …

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IMHA in DogsThe Veterinary Expert Pet Health

WEBTypically increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, panting, muscle wasting and weakness. These side effects usually subside with a reduction in the dose …

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Chocolate Poisoning in DogsThe Veterinary Expert Pet Health

WEBDark chocolate – 5.5mg per gramme. Milk chocolate – 2.4mg per gramme. White chocolate – 0.01mg per gramme. The amount of theobromine that is fatal for dogs …

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