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Study reveals risk factors for respiratory pathogens in cats
28th September, 2023
Feline calcivirus (FCV) is the most common upper respiratory tract pathogen in pet cats in the UK, researchers have found. FCV, along with feline herpesvirus (FHV) and Chlamydia felis (C. felis), are highly contagious, common oral infectious agents and the main cause of upper respiratory tract disease in cats....
Chronic diarrhoea in dogs
19th September, 2023
Are you concerned about your furry friend's chronic diarrhoea? It can be distressing to see your dog experiencing ongoing digestive issues. Chronic diarrhoea in dogs is a condition that requires careful attention and management....
Respiratory and digestive problems in dogs 'often linked'
14th September, 2023
A new study suggests there is a strong link between disorders in dogs’ respiratory and digestive systems. Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) found that three in four (75%) dogs with respiratory disease without gastrointestinal (GI) signs had one or more co-existing digestive system abnormalities....
'Cool first, transport second' if your dog overheats
14th September, 2023
Dogs with heatstroke should be cooled down before being taken to the vet, researchers say. It comes after a new study by the VetCompass team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) found that dogs with heatstroke may be suffering even further due to outdated first aid practices....
Dogs' mental decline may be worsened by other conditions
14th September, 2023
Older dogs who have age-related cognitive decline are more likely to have other physical conditions, and vice-versa, new research shows. The study, led by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, was based on an online survey with the owners of more than 800 senior dogs of various breeds....
Dogs are better than conventional tests at detecting Covid-19
14th September, 2023
A scientific review has shown just how good dogs are at sniffing out diseases. Their highly evolved noses, with physical and neural optimisations for smell, mean that dogs are able to detect Covid-19 faster and more accurately than antigen tests used at home, as well as reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests available in clinics and hospitals....
Dog owners offered online information on otitis externa
30th August, 2023
New online resources are available for owners of dogs with otitis externa. A common ear infection, otitis externa occurs when the lining of the outside part of the dog’s ear (from the ear flap and along the ear canal to the ear drum) becomes inflamed and thickened in one or both ears....
Timeless Tails- Embracing the joy of adopting an older pet
21st August, 2023
There’s something about seniors! Find out why adopting an older dog could be the right decision when it comes to bringing a new pet into your home....
Leaves and Laughter. Unleashing the joy of Autumn walks
21st August, 2023
Walking your dog in Autumn can be a strange time of year. The sunshine sneaks away and the wet weather creeps in, the next thing you know the clocks are going back making our days of brightness shorter....