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Equine recurrent uveitis, sometimes known as moon blindness, is a disease of the horse's eye that can be caused by many different things - bacteria, virus, parasites, or trauma. If not treated aggressively from the onset, there is less chance of saving sight in one or both eyes. Read more...
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Worms in pets are rarely fatal, but they are one of the most unpleasant ailments from an owners perspective. They can cause weight loss, vomiting & diarrhea, and some can even be transmitted to humans. Read more...
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Cushing's Syndrome is a condition that can affect both people and pets. It is rarely seen in cats, but quite common in dogs. It is an overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands, a hormone with potent anti-inflammatory and immuno-suppressive effects. Read more...
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Bathing or showering you parrot is an important part of its hygiene routine. Having a bird bath in our gardens invites several species of bird to the area for a bath and a drink. Our feathered friends, Parrots, Parakeets, cockatiels and lovebirds are no different. Read more...
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Like people, many cats can develop the sneezing, runny nose, and general lethargy of an upper-respiratory-tract infection. Although the outward signs of a feline upper-respiratory-tract infection resemble the signs of a human cold, the disease is not transmissable to humans. Read more...
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It isn't always easy for us humans to sex young rabbits. Rabbits know immediately when they meet! Behavior doesn’t always help in identifying the sex of a rabbit. Mounting is dominance behavior and both sexes will do this, often the females more than the males. Read more...
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Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a disease of the hip joints of young miniature and toy breeds of dogs, most often in Poodles, Yorkies, Lakeland terriers, west Highland white terriers, Jack Russell terriers and miniature pinchers just to name a few. It invariably requires surgical treatment. Read more...
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Skin allergies are relatively common in dogs. However, before wondering whether your dog could have an allergy, you must first rule out parasites and other infections. Read more...
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