Pet Help Advice - Dogs

Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s) is caused by an excess production of stress hormone (cortisol) from the adrenal glands which sit near to the kidneys in the abdomen.

Dogs can vomit from time to time on a single occasion and this may not be a concern.  However, if your dog continues to vomit and is not eating or is unable to keep food down when they eat please seek veterinary advice.

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease

Cruciate ligament rupture is a common and debilitating knee injury in dogs.

Recognising pain is very important because our pets are unable to speak up for themselves, so it is down to us as vets and owners to interpret their behaviour.

The pancreas is an organ located next to the stomach and small intestine. It has two main functions, the production of insulin (that controls blood glucose levels) and the production of enzymes for digestion.

There are two main types of kidney disease in dogs- a chronic form of kidney disease or acute kidney disease due to an acute injury.

Lungworm is a parasite which can infect your dog and cause a number of symptoms and can cause death in severe cases.

Heart disease is common in dogs just as it is in people. The most common cause of heart disease in dogs is valvular disease which pre-dominantly affects middle-aged to older small breed dogs.

The eyes of our domestic pets have a structure and function very similar to our own eyes. This means they can have the same eye problems that humans can develop including cataracts, glaucoma and corneal ulceration.

Flea Treatment for Dogs

Dogs are at risk of contracting parasites as they are ever-present in our environment, but you can keep your pet safe by regularly providing them with tick, flea and worm treatment.