The Veterinary Expert| Pet Health
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In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we looked at causes of urinary incontinence in female dogs and how your vet will investigate the problem and reach a diagnosis. In this article, we explore the current options for managing the condition Treatment for urinary incontinence due to an infection If bacteria have been […]
In the first article in this series, we looked at what can make a female dog incontinent. In this article we will explore the sequence of events that hopefully get you to a diagnosis. How will my vet diagnose which type or types of urinary incontinence are present? If your female dog has urinary incontinence, […]
Whether episodes of urinary incontinence develop in a young puppy or in a much loved older pet, there is no doubt this is a very frustrating and upsetting situation for any pet owner and their family. If a diagnosis is not reached or suitable management not achieved this can result in the heart-breaking decision of […]
Update: 10th November 2014 We have now entered the time of year when cases of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV or ‘Alabama rot’) have presented. What is idiopathic cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (‘Alabama rot’)? Idiopathic cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy, otherwise known as ‘CRGV’ or ‘Alabama rot’ is a disease that has been […]
Most people have heard of the physiotherapy profession in relation to the human medical and rehabilitation field, however many people still have not heard of, let alone had any experience of the veterinary physiotherapist. Human physiotherapy has been around for many decades (some may even argue centuries) as use of soft tissue mobilisation techniques, such […]