Cushing’s Disease
What is Cushing’s disease and how is steroid produced by the body? Hyperadrenocorticism or ‘Cushing’s disease’ is caused by excessive production or administration of steroid. It can be classified as pituitary dependent, adrenal dependent, or iatrogenic. A brief overview of how steroid is produced in the body will help with the understanding of this disease. […]
Corneal Ulcers in Dogs and Cats
Corneal ulcers are defects of the ‘cornea’; the clear ‘window’ of the eye. In this article, ophthalmology expert Claudia Busse explains about corneal ulcers in dogs and cats. What is the cornea? The cornea is a very special tissue that is completely transparent. In contrast to the skin, it lacks pigment and even blood vessels […]
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a relatively common disease of the ageing cat. It is typically the result of a benign (non-cancerous) increase in the number of cells in one or both of the thyroid glands. The thyroid glands are located in the neck although there is occasionally additional tissue within the chest. The result […]
Christmas Poisons in Pets
The holiday period around Christmas and New Year is obviously a time for most people when much food and drink is consumed, homes are filled with more people than usual, there are often children around, and Christmas trees adorned with presents are given pride of place. All of this creates an environment in which it […]
What Does it Mean if My Dog has a Head Tilt?
A persistent head tilt is a sign of a balance (vestibular) centre problem in dogs. It is very similar to ‘vertigo’ in people and is often accompanied by a ‘drunken’ walk and involuntary eye movements, either side to side or up and down. The feeling that the room is spinning due to the eye movements […]