Conjunctivitis
What is conjunctivitis? The conjunctiva are the thin pink membranes of the eye. They line the globe, inner eyelids and third eyelid. Conjunctivitis is simply inflammation of these membranes. Cause In dogs, most forms are allergy based or bacterial infections. In cats, viral and bacterial infections are more common. Another cause is “dry eye”, where…
Kennel Cough
Is the name given to a common condition in dogs that affects the throat, trachea (windpipe) and on rare occasions the lungs. It is most commonly characterised by a dry harsh hacking cough. Dogs will often cough so much that they will dry retch and gag, often producing white frothy saliva. Owners will often comment…
Pre-Anaesthetic Blood Test
The families of all pets that come in for a procedure involving an anaesthetic are offered the option of a pre-anaesthetic blood test. This is a basic profile that is run in-clinic on the day of your pet’s anaesthetic that is used to assess their liver health, kidney health, glucose levels, level of hydration and blood…