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Blue-Green Algae
What is Blue-Green Algae?Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) are microscopic bacteria found in freshwater lakes, streams and ponds. They can produce toxins that affect people, livestock and pets that swim in and drink from the contaminated water. Blue - green...
Vet’s Corner — Human foods that can be toxic to your dog
Dogs are generally intrigued by what we are eating and while it is ok to give them the occasional tit bit it is important to be aware that some foods can be extremely dangerous to our favourite furry friends! Here are a few of the common culprits that can...
Alabama Rot
GIN has received the following information and advice from their vet regarding Alabama Rot:ALABAMA ROT Following the recent news on the BBC and in the papers about a mystery disease that has caused 17 dogs to die in the UK , we hope this information...
Cold weather care for your galgo or greyhound
One thing that is often overlooked in dog care is how cold a house gets at night in winter when, as most people do, the heating is turned off.We humans are tucked under our duvets and fail to realise that the dog might be quite cold and unable to maintain...
Caring for our Ageing Companions
As our beloved companions enter the latter stages of their life it is important to ensure they remain as healthy as possible. The following lists some important points that as owners we can help to ensure our beloved pets grow old with dignity:Vaccinate...
Ageing pets; could my dog have dementia?
Now that our pets, due to improved veterinary and preventative health care, live rather longer than they used to, we will be seeing conditions associated more with age, like cancer, and even dementia.....Fiona, in Scotland, has four dogs, including a...
Creeping Dandruff
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!
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...
Dental Disease
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...
Mediterranean parasites and diseases
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
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...
Canine Osteoarthritis
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...
Ticks and tick borne diseases
What is a tick and where does it live?Ticks are parasites that need to consume blood from a host animal to survive. They split their time between grassy environments and feeding on host animals (such as dogs, birds and humans). The adult, nymphal and...
Paralysis of the Larynx
Paralysis of the larynx is a relatively common condition of elderly dogs which might be confused with heart or lung failure. The diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis should be considered whenever a dog shows signs of abnormally noisy breathing, fatigue at...
Bloat
'Bloat', also called 'twisted stomach', 'twisted gut' or 'stomach torsion', is officially called 'gastric dilatation/volvulus'(GDV). It is a major emergency that could happen to your dog. It is one of your vet's nightmares as well, as it is very difficult...
Raw Feed Diets
The practice of feeding a raw meat based diet has seen significant growth over the past decade. It is a subject that divides opinion, even in the veterinary industry, with varying arguments from nutritional implications to wider health impacts. The lack of any...