Creeping Dandruff

by | Dec 20, 2020 | Information Library

Dog World, September 17 1999 – A Vet’s View, by Steve DeanWhen I am desperate I always turn lo Jane Lilley, or rather to Living With Dogs, for inspiration. Recently she has been writing about cheyletiella. Looking back over past ramblings in AVV, I note...

Drinking out of the magic well!

by | Dec 20, 2020 | Information Library

Gentlemen, replace the seat! How many times do wives tell their husbands this? Ever caught your dog drinking out of the loo? Of course he will if you give him the chance. Then he gives a kiss to the kids, AND he gets diarrhoea and goodness knows what else from toilet...

Dental Disease

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Vet’s Corner — Dental Disease It is estimated that 80% of dogs over the age of three have some form of dental disease. The normal mouth has white teeth and pink (or pigmented) gums which do not bleed when touched.Dental disease is initially invisible when plaque...

Mediterranean parasites and diseases

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON MEDITERRANEAN PARASITES AND DISEASES All of the galgos we rescue are tested for Mediterranean parasites and diseases: Leishmaniasis, Babesiosis, Heartworm and Ehrlichiosis. All of which are diseases that occur in Mediterranean countries but are...

Natural Remedies

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Sheila Cahill, a loyal supporter of ours, has written an account of the use of alternative therapies and natural remedies for use on your dogs. I summarise her article more briefly.We do not however in any way suggest or recommend that these cures and remedies be used...

Canine Osteoarthritis

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Vet’s Corner—Canine Osteoarthritis: Q & A What is Osteoarthritis and Why is My Dog Affected? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative problem that affects one or more of the joints in the body. Commonly affected joints include the hips, elbows and stifles. Symptoms of...