Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in cats, taurine-deficiency dilated cardiomyopathy and retinopathy, feline papillomatosis
Read more about 5 Rare diseases in catsEctopic ureters, canine uveodermatologic syndrome, achromatopsia, immunoproliferative systemic intestinal disease and dermoid Sinus
Read more about 5 Rare diseases in dogsEar infections in dogs and cats are one of the most prevalent complaints veterinarians see in their patients, and they are often recurring. Read more about the primary and secondary causes of ear infections, the symptoms, how they are diagnosed and how th
Read more about My dog is shaking her head and pawing at her ears. She flinches when I touch her head.Up to 15% of dogs are affected by atopic dermatitis, in which an environmental allergen/s triggers a persistent itch. Self-mutilation and secondary infection are usually what send pet owners to the vet looking for answers.
Read more about My dog's skin is inflamed and itchy, and he won't stop scratching himselfWe answer your questions about dogs' and cats' ability to thermoregulate - or control their body temperature. This is important information for keeping your pets cool in summer and warm in winter.
Read more about How dogs and cats keep warm in winter and cool in summerWe answer your questions about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes in dogs and cats.
Read more about A guide to diabetes mellitus in dogs and catsWe answer your questions about caring for senior pets
Read more about All you wanted to know about senior pet careHaving your pets sterilised is the most responsible thing you can do for them and for the pet population in South Africa as a whole.
Read more about Your questions about pet sterilisation answeredWhat happens when the vet cannot cure your pet? In this article, we address the responsibility of the vet and the pet owner; what makes diagnosis and treatment possible and what makes it difficult; and what to do when the vet doesn't have all the answer
Read more about YOU are your pet's best bet for successful treatmentThe idea of a new puppy may present itself as comprising idyllic, fun-filled days of playtime and puppy breath, but the reality of raising a puppy is very, very different.
Read more about How prepared are you for raising a puppy?In this article, we list the organs and functions of the canine and feline urinary system, the disorders that can affect the urinary system, and how the vet diagnoses your pet's urinary health.
Read more about The canine and feline urinary systemIn this article, we list the glands of the endocrine system of dogs and cats, as well as their functions, and what happens when pets develop endocrine disorders.
Read more about The canine and feline endocrine system
