Latest articles by Rebecca MacMillan
Common Conditions
If your dog’s skin appears to be losing its colour, they could have a de-pigmentation issue. There are a number of different conditions that can cause your dog to appear to lose the pigment (colour) in their skin or fur,…
Cats
In life-or-death situations, vets sometimes must make decisions as to the best route forward for your pet. In the case of blood loss or severe anaemia, this can mean that your pet requires more red blood cells, urgently.
Dogs
Something that is discussed regularly in the veterinary world is zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases are infections that can be passed from animals to humans. Whilst there is a lot of press about some of the more exotic…
Cats
Most people have heard of the thyroid glands, mainly in the context of metabolism and weight in people, and perhaps dogs and cats. What they may not be so familiar with are four smaller structures cal…
Common Conditions
However, these can make certain health conditions much more likely. One condition that vets diagnose quite frequently in practice is an eye problem called entropion. This condition is often seen in breeds with excessive…
Dogs
Most dog owners are very good at bringing their pets in every year for their annual ‘booster’ vaccinations. But not many people know how these vaccinations work, or even what diseases we are vaccinating against. Hopefull…
