Pet owners occasionally self medicate their pet with human pain killers. Those medications, called anti-inflammatories, are not designed for use in dogs and cats and a minimal human dose can poison a pet. Cats especially seem to be very sensitive to pain killers. This video outlines the specific toxicity of Ibuprofen, Aspirin and Paracetamol in dogs and cats.
Of all domesticated animals, horses are the most sensitive to botulism. While being rare, this condition triggers a potentially fatal flaccid paralysis. This video will help you understand the causes of botulism and recognise its early signs.
When a dog or a cat fractures a leg, it is necessary to operate. The aim of such a procedure is to reduce and stabilise the fracture. This quickly reduces the pain endured by the patient and allows healing without sequel. This video will take you through all the stages of the surgical repair of a fractured front leg in a dog.
Mankind and rats have been at odds for thousands of years and rodent removal services remain an important part of pest extermination in the UK even now in the 21st century. While one may want to get rid of rats, one certainly does not want a hazard to the children or pets of the family. This is the topic of this video podcast.
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus affecting companions animals such as cats, dogs and horses as well as humans. This disease is widespread and spreads easily through an entire stable.
Because of the wet and moderate climate, slugs and snails do very well in the UK. They damage agricultural and horticultural crops as well as our gardens. For that reason, many products have been developed to control this pest. Unfortunately slug bait is also very toxic to our pets.
Permethrin is an insecticide used in shampoos, sprays and spot-on flea treatments for dogs. Many spot-on flea products containing permethrin are popular because of their ease of use, relative low cost and wide availability from local pet stores and supermarkets. Unfortunately, it is extremely poisonous to cats and this is the topic for this video podcast.
Myxomatosis is a very common disease amongst wild and domesticated rabbits. In the UK, a vaccination is available against this dreadful disease and this is the topic for the video.
Myxomatosis affects both wild and domesticated rabbits. It is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. Epidemic infections are common in the UK, especially at the end of the summer.
Lilies are beautiful flowers. They are widely grown in the UK both outdoor in the garden and indoor as potted plants or used in floral arrangements. For that reason, cats often have access to them. This is unfortunate since lilies are exceedingly toxic to cats. This video podcast outlines the various aspects associated with lily poisoning.
Heat stroke is a condition occurring when the body temperature of a dog or a cat is far above the normal limits. It is an emergency and one from which many pets do not recover.
Bloat or gastric torsion is a common condition affecting large breed dogs. The symptoms are usually very characteristic and diagnosis is usually easy. However, other conditions may mimic a gastric torsion and this podcast illustrates that fact.
Feeding human foodstuff to our pets may prove dangerous for their health. We have already dedicated a whole podcast on the topic of chocolate poisoning. Well, it isnt the only potential risk with feeding human food to animals. In todays video, we are going to outline the risks of fruits and vegetables such as grapes, onions and macadamian nuts to our pets.
A fractured foot is a common injury of dogs and cats. This video will take you through all the stages of the surgical repair of a fractured foot in a dog from the decision making to the end of the surgery.
In this video we are showing you how to express the anal glands of your dog or your cat. This is often all that is required to relieve the pet who has blocked glands and a build up of secretions.
Arthritis is a general term standing for is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to a joint. It is also called degenerative joint disease. It is a very common problem that may affect all our pets, especially as they get older.
The anti-freeze used in our cars is potentially very toxic. It has a sweet taste and may appeal to both our dogs and our cats. It leads to severe kidney disease and may be fatal. This video will help you prevent such a dramatic event.
Cataract is a common eye condition, which occurs frequently in elderly animals. It may also affect younger animals in special circumstances. Cataract can be a debilitating disease and cause blindness. When suspected, it needs proper assessment, monitoring, and sometimes treatment.
Chronic Degenerative Radiculo Myelopathy (CDRM) has been described as the most common cause of progressive hind limb dysfunction in older German Shepherd Dogs. This video provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of that dreadful condition.
Most people know that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. However we would like to give you more information about this intoxication. The aim of this video is to answer the following questions. Why is chocolate dangerous to your dog while safe for humans? Exactly how much chocolate is dangerous? What happens if your dog eats chocolate?
In the UK, flea allergy is considered the most common single cause for consultation of a veterinarian. People sometimes get offended when a diagnosis of flea allergy is made. They believe the vet is suggesting that their pet is a flea bag. That is not what we mean and the aim of this article is to explain what flea allergy really is and what can be done about it.
Fleas are very common parasites of our pets and most of you will know that it can be a real struggle to get rid of them. We believe its important to understand how fleas survive and breed to be able to competently organise their prevention in our homes.
Following our first video on the symptoms and diagnosis of a cruciate ligament injury in dogs, let's now talk about its treatment. The best way to treat this condition is to operate on the patient. Several techniques are successfully used in the UK. In this podcast, we decided to describe the most common operation, which is called the Over-The-Top technique.
