Changes in jumping behaviour are the most obvious sign of arthritis in cats. Cats with elbow arthritis are reluctant to jump down and seem to pour themselves off the bed or cupboard. Because they lose agility and flexibility they land with a thud and stand a moment before moving off. Cats with arthritic knees are reluctant to ...
Cortisone We often prescribe cortisone for allergies and immune related diseases. Prednisolone, Macrolone or Antihistalone tablets contain a form of cortisone called prednisolone. Short or long acting cortisone injections contain dexamethasone. After 5 days of prednisolone tabs every day the adrenal glands start to slow their production of natural cortisol. It is safe to stop after 5 ...
Cats with diabetes mellitus have high blood glucose levels caused by a deficiency of insulin. Diabetes is commonest in older overweight cats. Male and Burmese cats are more susceptible. Diabetic cats produce more urine and, to compensate for this, drink more. Some cats saturate the litter rapidly or urinate outside the tray after being litter trained for years. They ...
Arthritis in dogs causes stiffness, difficulty rising and lameness. Your vet tailors treatment to the individual dog.
Mast Cell Tumours are aggressive skin cancers and common in dogs. They can look like anything: a patch of dry skin, a raised red itchy area, a wart or a lump. Boxers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a higher than average risk of Mast Cell Tumours. Other breeds affected include the Bull Terrier, English Bulldog and ...
Many itchy dogs have the doggy equivalent of hayfever, which is called atopy. A lot of dogs are allergic to flea saliva but only a few are allergic to food. Common causes, or allergens, include pollen, grasses and dust mites. Atopic dogs also have a poor skin barrier that allows the allergens to penetrate the skin and ...