Today is a free rabies vaccination program for the local dogs and we will also be providing free collars and leads, today I vaccinated close on 150 dogs. Rabies is important here not just for the health of the dogs concerned but also for the human population as deaths following bites from rabid dogs...
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It is well known and recorded that The Prophet Mohammed who was often depicted as the kindest of men by his words and actions loved cats.
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There are a number of home remedies for vomiting in the dog, these work well for uncomplicated cases, where for example a dog has eaten something it should not have out in the yard or some unaccustomed rich foodstuff, or has a minor tummy bug. Here are some examples.
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An article on diabetes in the dog from a qualified veterinary surgeon. This is not a disease you will be able to handle 100% on your own, best results will come when the vet and owner approach the problem on a team basis. Over the years I have observed that dogs belonging to owners...
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Dehydration In Dogs, How To Keep Them Happy And Healthy. An article from VetBlog UK. The body mass of dogs, like humans, is approximately 80% water. Water is essential to sustain life. It allows substances to dissolve and pass through the body; it is fundamental to virtually all the processes and chemical reactions...
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. Ever since Rin Tin Tin became a famous television personality, the German Shepherd has gone from an already popular dog breed to one of the most well known breeds on earth. This versatile dog breed seems to be everywhere that a dog can be of help, from war torn countries to areas where...
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Lyme Disease In The Dog, A Concise Guide. Lyme disease is a disease of dogs and is common in the United States of America as well as other countries. This disease is so called because it was first identified in humans the city of Lyme in Connecticut back in 1975. Although we are...
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Ringworm is a very common form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn’t caused by any type of worm. It’s actually caused by fungi known as Dermatophytes that feed on dead tissues found in the surface of the skin,...
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. The Saint Bernard has always been a favorite breed, but never more so than it is today, especially in the United States. Over the centuries, this great big “teddy bear” dog’s main claim to fame has been the miraculous rescuing of victims lost in the European Alps. Ever since Barry, the world’s most...
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. I have found there are many reasons a invisible underground dog fence collar will activate in a area that it should not. The most common is a stray signal off of a cable TV line. This happens when the underground fence boundary wire piggy backs or runs on top of the cable TV...
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Insulinoma is a rare form of cancer that affects the pancreas of dogs and to a lesser extent cats. It affects the beta cells present in their pancreas, these beta cells are responsible of secretion of insulin and many more hormones in their body. Insulinomas affect the body as they produce larger amount...
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Given half a chance most dogs will take on the role of dumpster drivers and swallow all kinds of things, often this does little harm but you have to be wary if this involves chicken bones, rib bones or any other small bone which could splinter and cause your dog problems. If you suspect...
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I have been a vet involved with cat health for a great number of years and if the tables were turned and I was an owner there would be a number of questions I would ask to help me choose a veterinary surgeon I could trust. My aim here is that you should be...
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An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. What if your dog eats an ant or roach trap? I have advise on this situation many times. Ant traps seem to be good way to get rid of ants which can infest your house, the plastic ant traps are left in strategic places, the ants then...
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Can something as common as chewing gum be toxic? The answer surprisingly is yes. According to an Animal Poison Control Center, last year they managed over 170 sick dogs after eating products containing Xylitol these have includedTrident, Orbit, Stride, Icebreakers and Altoids. The one that seems to cause the most queries seems to be...
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The reasons for this rise is similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise …. Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo...
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As dogs reach the older age group one of the commonest conditions I treat is arthritis … Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS. If...
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An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. Bitch Spays, Female Dog Neutering, The Pros And Cons of this procedure. I carried out extensive surgery the other week on a dog afflicted with breast cancer, this is a very common cancer in the dog and although we can do quite a lot about...
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As promised here is my rat follow up article … I have recently read that demand for rats as pets has surged recently thanks to a film called “Ratatouille,” the hero of which is a gourmet rat named Remy who demonstrates his culinary prowess in a romp round Paris. Much the same...
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An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. The cause of this disease is in some way related to the shape of the dog's chest, it tends to affect dogs whose chest has a teardrop profile instead of a round profile like that of a Bulldog.
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This painting is called " Lady With Ermine " and is by Leonardo Da Vinci, I first saw it a few years ago and it has lived in my imagination ever since. The most obvious thing about this painting to me is that the lady in question has the same serene enigmatic look as...
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On reading this article I suppose the persons concerned will recognise who they are, I have been trying to think up a suitable label for the culprits but find myself unusually lexicographically challenged. I must phone up Father Jack Hackett from the Father Ted television series to see if he can think of a...
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The above picture is of a Great Dane which was recently at my clinic for surgery on its elbows. This is a breed which I am quite familiar with as both my father and grandfather bred them. When I was young there was always a few of them living in the house, sometimes as...
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This article is from a qualified veterinary surgeon. Common sense treatment of simple diarrhoea in the dog. Dogs are quite prone to diarrhoea, this is often caused by something they have eaten, often they are otherwise bright and normal. In this situation you might want to try and resolve the situation with diet alone.
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It was in the early sixties that the sounds of the Beatles began a sign of the new era in entertainment Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott...
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There’s a difference between disobedience and lack of understanding … Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS. If you have found it to be interesting...
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It is always a worry when you first get a cat, whether to let it go out or not Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS...
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An article on myxomatosis in the rabbit. Not found what you were looking for? Search again using the search box below. Or have a live consult with an online vet right now! This article was brought to you by Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS. If you have found it to be interesting or of value...
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