Latest articles by Rebecca MacMillan
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…
Dogs
Seeing blood in your dog’s eye can be alarming! The technical term for this condition is hyphaema and it can occur for a variety of reasons. Let’s explore hyphaema in more detail, including the causes, treatment options…
Dogs
Water poisoning… is this a thing? Well actually, yes, it is. Water intoxication is a rare condition that can happen when a dog ingests water to the point of excess. This creates some serious problems in the body and may…
