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…
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Is a disease that results in inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) and/or the urethra (urethritis). The condition may result in partial or complete obstruction of the urinary tract preventing your cat from being able to pass urine and empty their bladder. Urinary obstructions are life threatening and require immediate treatment. Without intervention bladder rupture and…