Anal Sac disease
The anal sacs are a pair of small glandular structures, located just within and on each side of the anus. Each sac has a small duct or tube to the outside. They produce an unpleasant smelling fluid that is normally squeezed out onto a dog or cat’s faeces every time it defecates. Anal sacs have…
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a progressive deterioration within joints (also called degenerative joint disease (DJD) in veterinary medicine). There is degeneration of the cartilage lining the ends of bones, changes of the underlying bone at joints and changes of the joint capsule that secretes the joint fluid. These changes are seen in most older patients at some…
Skin atopy
Atopy is an allergic condition in pets. It is thought to be inherited, and is usually first seen between 6 months and 4 years of age, although possible from 3 months to 7 years. Susceptible animals become allergic to pollens (grasses, trees, weeds) house dust mites, mould and fungal spores, wool, flea saliva antigens, and…