by Braden Collins | Dec 3, 2017 | information centre
Diabetes mellitus, or sugar diabetes, is a common condition affecting both cats and dogs. We do see quite different types of diabetes in each species, and we need to be aware of the possible complications of the disease.
by Braden Collins | Dec 2, 2017 | information centre
Not to be confused with diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus occurs when the kidneys stop concentrating the urine of affected animals. This can be caused by the failure to produce, or the failure to respond to a hormone called anti-diuretic hormone.
by Braden Collins | Dec 1, 2017 | information centre
Demodecosis occurs when a little mite, demodex, occurs in unusually high numbers in the hair follicles of affected animals. Fortunately, it is now very easy to treat.
by Braden Collins | Nov 30, 2017 | information centre
Cruciate disease (ruptured cruciate ligaments) are one of the most common orthopaedic injuries we see in dogs. Unlike humans where cruciate injuries tend to be of traumatic origin, dogs tend to have a different cause.
by Braden Collins | Nov 29, 2017 | information centre
Conjunctivitis is the condition typically associated with “red eyes”. It occurs when the conjunctiva (the pink flesh under the eyelids) becomes inflamed. There are many causes for conjunctivitis, including viral, bacterial and allergic diseases.
by Braden Collins | Nov 28, 2017 | information centre
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is one of the more common heart conditions we see affecting cats. It is characterised by a thickening of the heart muscle, and can lead to signs of congestive heart failure or aortic thromboembolisms.
