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…
Heat Stroke
All pets are susceptible to heat stroke. Pets at higher risk are our overweight, storm phobic, aged, heart diseased, thick coated pets and brachycephalic breeds. Brachycephalic breeds have long soft palates, small nostrils and narrowed airways – this makes it harder for them to dissipate heat and cool themselves down. Dog Breeds: French bulldogs, Pugs, English Bulldogs, American…