Otitis Externa is a term used to describe an infection of the external (outer) ear canal. The ear is made up of three parts, the inner, middle and outer ear consisting of the vertical and horizontal ear canal.
Conditions
Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) is a common endocrine (hormonal) disease of dogs and cats. The incidence of the disease seems to be on the increase. There are some similarities between cats, dogs and humans when it comes to diabetes, but there are also some important species differences.
Disease of the cranial cruciate ligament is one of the most common orthopaedic conditions seen in dogs.
Brain ageing in both humans and pets is the subject of the latest and most topical research and development. By focusing on nutritional micro-management, scientists have been able to achieve remarkable results. Cognitive dysfunction is somewhat similar to Alzheimer’s disease in people.
Here are four simple questions that have been designed to help you recognise subtle changes in your cat’s behaviour that could indicate painful arthritis. Cats do not vocalise when they are in pain and it is these subtle changes which help indicate a problem.
Also known as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) occurs as a result of wear and tear on the joints over time. Osteoarthritis is most common in older animals due to the progression of normal wear and tear over the years.
The vestibular apparatus is the neurological equipment responsible for determining if you are upside-down, standing up straight, falling etc. and informing the eyes and limbs how they should move accordingly.
Urinary incontinence is a term used to describe involuntary leakage of urine. It most commonly occurs when lying down or relaxed.
Dogs with hypothyroidism do not produce enough thyroid hormone, which results in a reduced metabolic rate. In most cases this is due to an autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland which produces the hormone.
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