Category Archives: Internal diseases of Dogs
Haemorrhagic gastroenteritis
Dogs affected with haemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) vomit and pass diarrhoea with blood in it. It develops rapidly and sometimes owners just find their dog collapsed. HGE is more common in small breeds of dogs. A very high red blood cell … Continue reading
Collapsing tracheas
Collapsing tracheas are common in small dogs like Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Toy Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers. The trachea, also known as the windpipe, connects the throat to the lungs. The normal trachea is tubular and maintains its … Continue reading
Bladder stones
Bladder stones form from minerals excreted into the urinary bladder. They range in size from grains of sand or tiny pebbles to a large, single stone. The main signs of bladder stones are blood in the urine (hæmaturia) and straining … Continue reading
Puppy vaccination changes
Pups should be have their final vaccination for distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus at 14-16 weeks according to the latest recommendations from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. High levels of protection from the dam may interfere with the pup’s own … Continue reading
Digital imaging
Our new digital imaging or X ray system improves our diagnostic and referral services. Continue reading
Kidney failure
Dogs with failing kidneys drink a lot of water and produce large quantities of urine. Treatment with fluids and a special low protein diet extends life and improves their quality of life. Continue reading
Cushing’s disease
Dogs with Cushing’s disease, alos known as hyperadrenocorticism, drink and eat a lot. Overproduction of cortisol in the adrenal glands causes Cushing’s. Continue reading
Pyometra or infections of the uterus
Pus in the uterus or pyometra makes bitches drink a lot of water, vomit and not eat. It is fatal if the uterus and ovaries are not removed. Continue reading
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis causes vomiting and pain in the belly in overweight middle-aged dogs. Continue reading
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