A Guide To Cruciate Ligament Disease in Dogs
Inside the knee joint, there are two ligaments that help to hold the thigh and shin bones together, while allowing them to move relative to one another, creating a hinge joint.
Read this postInside the knee joint, there are two ligaments that help to hold the thigh and shin bones together, while allowing them to move relative to one another, creating a hinge joint.
Read this postThe cornea is the transparent layer covering the front of the eyeball – it is a bit like a windowpane.
Read this postConstipation is fairly common in cats, although its causes and severity can vary widely. It is most common in middle-aged and older cats and is characterised by an abnormal accumulation of faeces in the colon (large intestine).
Read this postConjunctivitis is a common condition where the conjunctiva (the thin membrane covering the whites of the eyes and lining the insides of the eyelids) becomes inflamed.
Read this postThe kidneys do many important jobs. They filter waste products from the blood into the urine so that they can be removed from the body.
Read this postDogs and cats have a third eyelid that helps to protect their eyes and also helps to distribute tears across the surface of the eyes.
Read this postCat bite abscesses are very common and happen when bacteria are introduced through the skin when cats fight.
Read this postHypothyroidism is a relatively common condition in dogs and is usually relatively easy to treat. The condition results from a lack of production of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland in the neck.
Read this postCanine arthritis is caused by inflammation within the joints and it is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs, with 4 out of every 5 older dogs affected.
Read this postBOAS is a condition seen in flat faced (brachycephalic) breeds such as pugs, French bulldogs, shih tzu, boxers and bulldogs.
Read this postRabbit and guinea pigs are prone to bladder problems such as bladder sludge and stones. Bladder sludge is urine that has thickened due to the presence of large amounts of calcium – it can be sandy and toothpaste-like in consistency.
Read this postArthritis is a very common condition in older animals and is caused by inflammation within the joints, resulting in swelling, pain and reluctance to move around.
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