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Seizures are due to abnormal electrical conduction within the brain that results in a loss of consciousnes and various physical signs that can be associated with the seizure. The most common cause of seizures is epilepsy, but other causes must first be ruled out before a diagnosis can be made. Read more...
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It is usually assumed that cats will not cooperate for physical therapy post operatively, but contrary to popular belief, most do not resist treatment. Physical therapy reduces pain and swelling, increases strength in weakened muscles and improves the flexibility of joints. Read more...
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Dogs and humans are susceptible to a variety of water-borne parasites. Luckily for dogs, most of these parasites cannot readily invade a dog’s body unless it eats an aquatic animal such as a fish, frog, or crustacean. Read more...
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Despite many years of selective breeding, hip dysplasia remains one of the commonest orthopaedic diseases of dogs. Hip dysplasia is a developmental disease that can start within the first few weeks of life. Read more...
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How to tell if your pet is overweight, a review of the medical problems this can cause them and how to help them shift that excess fat so that they become fitter, healthier and happier. Read more...
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Arthritis can affect dogs and cats of any age, although we frequently think of it as a disease of the geriatric animal. There is still no cure, but veterinarians are able to offer a variety of treatment choices to allow our pets to live a fairly active and comfortable life. Read more...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease of cats, whether they are random bred or pedigreed. It is a heart muscle disease in which the papillary muscles (the muscles in the left ventricle that anchor the mitral valve) and the walls of the left ventricle become abnormally thickened. Read more...
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It is sometimes difficult to make decisions about what is right for your pet, especially with many pet professionals having at times conflicting views on the pros and cons of neutering. This article aims to dispel some of the myths surrounding neutering. Read more...
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