The Veterinary Expert| Pet Health
The veterinary expert provides information about important conditions of dogs and cats such as arthrits, hip dysplasia, cruciate disease, diabetes, epilepsy and fits.
IMHA is a relatively common cause of low red blood cell count in dogs but quite a rare condition in cats. What causes IMHA? Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body to all cells; oxygen is essential for energy production by the cell and without it cells cannot perform their necessary functions and will […]
In his last article, surgery expert Aidan McAlinden explained the indications for surgery in dogs with ‘Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstructive Syndrome’. In this article he describes the surgical procedures used to correct the defects and what happens after surgery. What does the surgery involve? The patient has an endotracheal tube placed into their trachea and […]
In a previous article, surgery expert Aidan McAlinden discussed the abnormalities that contribute to the syndrome Brachycephalic Upper Airway Obstructive Syndrome (commonly abbreviated to BUAOS) in brachycephalic breeds and the symptoms that result. He explained how the shortened, flat skulls cause overcrowding of the soft tissues in the nose and throat, making it difficult for […]
Canine parvovirus is an extremely contagious disease that can have severe, even fatal, consequences. It is a relatively recent infection which was first described in the 1970s. When the disease emerged, thousands of dogs died after infection, before an effective vaccine was produced. Although reliable vaccines have been used for many years, there have been […]
Periodontal or gum disease is the commonest disease in dogs and cats. About 80% of dogs over three years old in the UK suffer from periodontal disease. It is a bacterial disease affecting the gums and bone around teeth and is caused by plaque. The most effective way of managing gum disease is by […]