Oesophageal stricture is a rare but important problem for both dogs and cats. It happens when a narrowing forms in the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. This creates a partial blockage for food and water.
Continue reading “Oesophageal Stricture In Dogs & Cats”Help! My Dog Has A Swollen Stomach
Essential facts ( details below):
When Is A Swollen Belly An Emergency?
Dogs with any of these symptoms need to be taken to a vet immediately:
- Vomiting
- Hard, painful abdomen
- Collapse
- Severe lethargy
- Not eating
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Continue reading “Help! My Dog Has A Swollen Stomach”Lymphoma In Cats
Lymphoma is the most common tumour of cats. It also can be one of the more treatable cancers depending on the type involved.
Lymphoma is caused by the abnormal multiplication and growth of lymphocytes. These are a white blood cell found throughout the body, including the bloodstream, gut and lymph nodes.
Continue reading “Lymphoma In Cats”Grape Sultana & Raisin Poisoning
‘Essential facts (Details Below)’
When A Dog Eats Grape Products
- Grapes are toxic whether dried, fresh or cooked
- The toxic dose is unknown and highly variable
- Removal via vomiting and treatment of kidney damage gives good results
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Continue reading “Grape Sultana & Raisin Poisoning”Pancreatitis In Cats
Your cat might need your help. Imagine if there was a disease that affected two thirds of cats over their life, but vets rarely diagnosed it. That’s the reality for pancreatitis in cats.
Continue reading “Pancreatitis In Cats”Help! My Cat Is Vomiting
Vomiting can be a symptom of a wide variety of illnesses in cats, many of which are featured in this article. Vomiting can also be normal, so let’s start by deciding when to go to the vet.
Help! My Dog Has Bloat
Emergency care (details below)
How To Recognise & Treat Bloat
- Retching, distress and a large, hard belly are signs of bloat
- Travel to an emergency vet as fast as is safe to do so
- Any delay in treatment reduces the chance of survival
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Continue reading “Help! My Dog Has Bloat”What Human Drugs Are Safe For Dogs?
You’ve got a dog needing treatment and you’ve even got some of your own meds nearby. Can you use them?
The use of non-veterinary drugs is a common question from pet owners. When is it a good idea to give your dog human medications? Sometimes, surprisingly, it is. Just not that often.*
Continue reading “What Human Drugs Are Safe For Dogs?”Help! My Dog Is Drinking A Lot
‘At A Glance (Details Below)’ What To Do
If A Dog Drinks More Than Usual
- When dogs drink more it’s usually hormonal or kidney issues
- These are all easily diagnosed on routine blood & urine testing
- The top cause in small breed dogs is Cushings Disease
- If testing is normal, there’s usually nothing to worry about
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‘At A Glance (Details Below)’ What To Do
If A Cat Drinks More Than Usual
- It could be due to diabetes, kidney or thyroid disease
- These are all easily diagnosed on routine blood & urine testing
- The top three causes can all be managed or treated if detected in time
- If testing is normal, there’s usually nothing to worry about
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Continue reading “Help! My Cat Is Drinking A Lot”Common Problems Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits & Chickens
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- Aggression At The Vet | Dogs
- Anal Glands | Dogs
- Arthritis Treatment | Dogs | Cats | Rabbits
- Barking | Dogs
- Back Leg Problems | Dogs | Rabbits
- Bee Sting | Dogs
- Bloat | Dogs
- Calicivirus | Rabbits
- Cancer Care | Dogs & Cats
- Car Accidents | Cats
- Car Sickness | Dogs
- Cat Fight Wounds | Cats
- Cat Flu | Cats
- Cataracts | Dogs
- Chocolate poisoning | Dogs
- Choking or Gagging | Dogs
- Constipation | Cats
- Coughing | Dogs
- Cruciate Ligament Tears | Dogs
- Cushings Disease | Dogs
- Cuts & Wounds | Dogs, Cats & Rabbits
- Cystitis | Cats
- Dandruff | Cats
- Deafness | Dogs & Cats
- Dermatitis, Itching & Eczema | Dogs
- Diabetes | Dogs & Cats
- Diarrhoea | Dogs
- Drinking More Than Usual | Dogs | Cats
- Ear Infections | Dogs
- Ear Swelling | Dogs
- Ear Tip Sores | Dogs
- Eating Rat Poison | Dogs
- Egg Binding/Peritonitis | Chickens
- Eye Problems | Dogs & Cats
- Flea Infestations | Dogs, Cats & Rabbits
- Food Allergies | Dogs & Cats
- Gastrointestinal Stasis | Rabbits
- Genetic Disease | Dogs | Cats
- Giving Birth | Dogs
- Giving Tablets | Cats
- Grape Poisoning | Dogs
- Grass Seeds | Dogs
- Hair Loss and Overgrooming | Cats | Rats
- Heart Diseases & Failure | Dogs & Cats
- Heart Murmurs | Dogs
- Heat Stress & Stroke | Dogs
- Hip Dysplasia | Dogs
- Injuries Car & Road | Cats
- Injuries | Rabbits
- Kennel Cough | Dogs
- Kidney Disease & Failure | Dogs & Cats | Rabbits
- Licking Feet | Dogs
- Limping | Dogs
- Lip & Mouth Sores | Cats
- Lost Or Missing Pets | Dogs, Cats & Rabbits
- Lumps | Dogs | Rabbits
- Lumps In The Mouth | Dogs
- Mite infestation | Guinea Pigs
- Mycoplasma Respiratory Disease | Rats
- Myxomatosis | Rabbits
- Not Eating | Cats | Rabbits
- Onion Eating | Dogs
- Overgrown Teeth | Rabbits
- Overweight | Dogs Cats
- Pancreatic Inflammation | Dogs | Cats
- Patellar Luxation Surgery | Dogs
- Poisoning | Dogs
- Respiratory Infections | Chickens
- Scratching & Itching | Dogs
- Seizures & Fits | Dogs
- Separation Anxiety | Dogs
- Skin Infections & Hotspots | Dogs
- Snake Bite | Dogs & Cats
- Teeth Cleaning & Dentistry Options | Dogs & Cats
- Thunderstorm & Firework Fear | Dogs
- Tick Paralysis | Dogs & Cats
- Thyroid & Hyperthyroid | Cats
- Urinary Obstruction | Cats
- Urinating Inside | Cats | Dogs
- Vomiting | Dogs | Cats
- Walking & On Leash Aggression | Dogs
- Yelping in Pain | Dogs
Help! My Dog is Vomiting
Anyone who has had a dog knows that they vomit a lot more than people. Vomiting can be normal in some cases, and extremely serious in others. What are the causes of vomiting in dogs and how do you tell when it’s serious?
For the causes of vomiting in cats, click here.
Help! My Pet Has Been Poisoned
‘At A Glance (Details Below)’ Emergency Care
What To Do If A Dog Or Cat Eats Poison
- Vets can remove poisons by vomiting or adsorbents if less than two hours
- Don’t try to cause vomiting at home unless no vet is available
- Many poisons cause delayed damage so see a vet even if your dog appears healthy