Heartworm disease – treatment
Your dog has been diagnosed as having heartworm disease. This disease is going to be treated by your vet with a drug called Immiticide, which will kill the adult heartworms living in [...]
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
What Is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is a deformity of the hip joint (coxofemoral joint) that occurs during an animal's growth period. Many large breed dog owners have heard of it, but [...]
Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland is one of the most important glands in the body. It is located in the neck near the trachea or "windpipe" and has two lobes, one on each side [...]
Inherited defects in dogs – things to consider about your pet
Most breeds have a characteristic list of inherited defects. Some of these defects occur at an unacceptably high frequency. Being aware of specific breed defects can help potential pet owners to make [...]
Lameness in dogs
Lameness refers to the disability of one or more limbs. It is most often associated with pain or injury resulting in a pet holding the injured limb up or avoiding using it. [...]
Luxating patella – a knee cap problem in dogs
The patella, commonly referred to as the knee cap is usually located in the centre of the knee joint. A luxating patella is a knee cap that moves out of its normal [...]