Illnesses are defined as an unhealthy condition of the body. Pets get illnesses and these can vary from mild to life-threatening conditions.
Processionary caterpillars are something that can be fatal to animals. You may think a caterpillar can do no harm to animals or humans but there is one that you may come across in warmer climates and there are reports of them being found in the South of England. It has two main names, the Processionary […]
Kennel cough and coughing are a potentially serious problem. Just because your dog coughs does not mean they have kennel cough. Kennel cough is very contagious and it gets its name from the speed it infects a kennel. Kennel cough vaccine is sometimes required before kennelling dogs to avoid it being spread through a kennel. […]
Cushing’s disease is a hormonal condition that is usually only found in older dogs. Any breed of dog can get Cushings Disease but it is more common in older dogs at about 10 or 11 years old and more common in breeds such as Boxers, Terriers, Staffordshire, Poodles, Jack Russells and Beagles. Cushing disease is […]
Diarrhoea in animals can affect at any time and usually, it is not a serious condition and it will clear up on its own. Diarrhoea can be caused by many different things and it will affect different animals in different ways. Some common causes are: Changes in diet Viral infections Bacterial infections Foreign object has been […]
Pancreatitis is a potentially serious condition that affects the pancreas which is an organ that is in the stomach and it becomes tender, swollen and inflamed. The pancreas is an important organ as it produces and releases vital enzymes used in the digestion of food in the stomach. It also releases other hormones such as […]
Vomiting causes and types in animals could be caused by a number of different things from mild food poisoning to serious life-threatening illnesses like Pancreatitis. The problem can be deciding if the vomiting is something serious that you need a vet for, or something that you can deal with yourself. Vomiting can be caused by […]
