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Pyometra: what to look out for
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Continuing on a reproductive theme, vet Marc Abraham looks at an extremely common life-threatening condition that affects unspayed female dogs, yet is easily preventable
Pyometra – literally ‘pus in the womb’ – presents with a range of signs, from the obvious (thick creamy pus discharging from the vulva) to the subtle (loss of appetite) Read more
Posted in Veterinary problems
Tagged dog, infections, neutering, pyometra, spaying, uterus, womb
How to treat mange in your dog
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Our second post from vet Marc Abraham looks at mange: what causes this unpleasant infection, how it affects dogs and what can be done about it
Some common pet diseases can prove notoriously stubborn and expensive to fix, taking weeks or even months to see any improvement. A classic example is mange – infestation of your pet’s skin Read more
Posted in Veterinary problems
Tagged dog, hair loss, infections, itching, mange, scabies
Does your pet smell? Here’s what to do
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If your pet smells bad, you need to identify the source of the odour – for everyone’s sake. It may be something simple that you can sort out yourself, or it may need your veterinary surgeon’s help. We’ve asked PetPeople magazine vet Alison Logan for her top tips
Is something offensive stuck to your cat’s fur somewhere? Has your dog rolled in something unpleasant? Groom it out first if possible (easier when dry) then use an odour-eliminating pet shampoo – remember that cats do not naturally like being washed, and rabbits will need careful drying afterwards. Tomato ketchup is said to be very effective at counteracting the smell of fox muck, which Read more
Posted in Veterinary problems
Tagged bad breath, cat, cat bite abscess, dog, ear infection, flyblown, fur, infections, rabbit, skin, smell, teeth
What to do about your cat’s runny eye
Leave a commentQ: My cat constantly has a runny eye. I have tried creams from the vet, but it keeps coming back. Any ideas?
A: Your cat may be suffering from a blocked tear duct, where the lubricating fluids produced by the tissues around the eye are unable to drain properly, Read more
Posted in Veterinary problems
Tagged cat, eyes, infections
Why your dog gets urinary tract infections, and what you can do
Leave a commentQ: Our six-year-old dog has had three urinary tract infections in the past 18 months that clear up quickly with antibiotics. Is there a reason why she is getting so many? A: The plumbing of a female dog does, unfortunately, … Read more
Posted in Veterinary problems
Tagged antibiotics, dog, infections, urinary tract infection
Why you need to brush your puppy’s teeth (and how to do it)
3 CommentsQ: We’ve been advised to clean our puppy’s teeth. Is it really necessary? How can we train him to tolerate it?
A: Yes – not only will it reinforce his position within the family pack (at the bottom!) but it will also improve his overall health. Allowing plaque to accumulate can lead to tooth and more general infections. But it is Read more
Posted in Behaviour problems, Veterinary problems
Tagged infections, plaque, teeth, tooth-brushing
