Articles tagged with 'Veterinary care'
What is toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis is a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans (zoonosis). It is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), which can infect any warm-blooded animal. What is the life cycle of T. gondii? T.
I think my dog has arthritis, what can I do?
Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease) is a common and serious animal health and welfare problem in dogs. It can significantly affect their quality of life.
What is myxomatosis and how do I protect my rabbit from it?
Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as fleas and mosquitoes. The virus causes swelling and discharge from the eyes, nose, and anogenital region of infected rabbits.
How do I help my chickens to get along with each other?
Although chickens are very social animals, the structure of their flock is based on their ability to communicate, a dominance hierarchy known as their ‘pecking order’ (in fact, it’s where the term ‘pecking order’ comes from! ), and their ability to recognise other members of their flock.
Why does my dog’s breath smell?
There are a number of reasons why a dog’s breath might smell, a condition also known as halitosis. Underlying illness, such as kidney disease and diabetes, can cause animals to have malodorous breath. Diet and food allergies can also lead to the development of halitosis.
What are common health problems in mice?
Dental disease Overgrown incisor teeth (particular the lower incisors) are the most common oral problem in mice as their incisors continuously grow.
How can I socialise my new guinea pig with other guinea pigs and my family?
Guinea pigs are incredibly gentle animals and can be a great animal companion for families, but they are a social species and need to be kept with other guinea pigs. In their natural habitat, they live in herds and communicate frequently with each other with sounds and body movements.
I think my cat has arthritis, what should I do?
Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease) is a common and serious animal health and welfare problem in cats. It can significantly affect their quality of life.
Do my guinea pigs need to be wormed?
In general, guinea pigs do not need to be regularly wormed unless your guinea pigs’ vet confirms they have worms, as intestinal parasites are uncommon in guinea pigs. This is despite common advice that they should be wormed every three months. What intestinal parasites can guinea pigs carry?
What do I need to know about gum and mouth inflammation (gingivostomatitis) in cats?
Gingivitis and stomatitis both involve inflammation of the mouth tissues and can be painful and affect your cat’s health. Gingivitis Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. Every time a cat eats, bacteria, proteins, and dead cells form a thin film over the hard surface of the tooth.