Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage: as it disappears, bone rubs on bone and…
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Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is the degeneration of the nervous system in older pets, comparable to Alzheimer’s disease in people….
How you care for the coat depends on the type of hair: short coats need brushing every three or four…
Leishmaniasis is a serious, potentially fatal parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of the sandfly. Spain lies in the Mediterranean…
Atopic dermatitis is a hypersensitivity reaction to environmental allergens such as house dust mites and pollen. In dogs it does…
Hip dysplasia is a hereditary condition caused by malformation of the hip joint: because the joint is loose, the femur…
The main household hazards for dogs and cats are toxic foods (chocolate, onion, grapes, avocado, coffee, alcohol), human medicines (ibuprofen,…
Neutering reliably prevents a dog or cat from reproducing. It is best decided early — between six months and a…
FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease) is not a single illness but a group of problems affecting a cat’s bladder…
Brachycephalic syndrome affects flat-faced breeds — English and French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, Boston Terriers, and Persian and…