A New Therapy for Bone Cancer in Dogs: Oncolytic Treatment of Canine Osteosarcoma
Bone cancer in dogs (canine osteosarcoma) results in aggressive development of tumours on the canine skeleton, particularly below the knee or elbow. The rapid spread (metastasis) of the cancer means that even amputation of the affected limb may not be enough to prevent further development of the cancer. With the
A New Treatment for Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy: Pexion
We recently wrote about canine idiopathic epilepsy, a form of epilepsy where the cause remains unknown. Today we are looking at a new treatment; Pexion. The severity of epilepsy can vary greatly between individual sufferers. Some dogs may experience a single, isolated seizure, whilst other can experience multiple seizures every week. Recently
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Diarrhoea: Probiotic Treatment
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is thought to affect over 11% of the cat population worldwide. It is closely related to the Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Whilst the virus is not typically lethal, it can result in a higher occurrence of infections and degenerative conditions that can be stressful and uncomfortable for the
12 of the Best Supplements Proven to be Beneficial for your Dog
We’ve compiled a list of what we think are the 12 best supplements for your dog, including vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics and more. Supplements are becoming increasingly popular in the companion animal industry, following the successes of the human supplement industry. So we’ve taken a look at just what those
Bute Found in Contaminated Horse Meat: Does it Pose a Risk?
As the ‘horse meat scandal’ continues to develop, concern has been growing over the possible danger that bute (phenylbutazone) may impose on human health. In this article, we’ll be discussing what bute is and why it is used, as well as the risks that it may (or may not) carry.
Is it Possible to Improve Feline Immunity through the Diet?
We all know how important diet and nutrition are in maintaining good health, for both ourselves and our pets. This is why it is important to provide our animals with a varied diet, to ensure that they receive all the nutrients they need and to prevent deficiencies. Whilst we may feed certain
Canine Herpesvirus: How Canine Herpesvirus Affects Pregnancy
Canine herpesvirus (CHV) is a widespread viral infection, similar to the herpes virus found in other mammals such as ourselves. Canine herpesvirus has an extremely high prevalence (particularly in Europe), with rough estimates putting the total number of infected dogs anywhere between 40-90%! The virus lies dormant in the nerve
The Overweight Cat: Are we Feeding Cats Too Many Treats?
A recent study by Cats Protection investigated whether cat owners believed their cats to be overweight or not. Of the 1,120 owners asked, 23% of them deemed their cats to be overweight. The true figure of cats that would fall in to the overweight category is likely to be even
Canine Epilepsy and the Causes of Canine Seizures
There are many causes of canine seizures, and fortunately for some dogs, those seizures are isolated incidents. For many dogs however, the incidence of a seizure may not be isolated. When this is the case, it may be that the dog is suffering from canine epilepsy. Note that epilepsy and
Milkweed Poisoning in Horses
With the recent deaths of 19 horses in Colorado, USA as a result of milkweed poisoning, we’ve going to take a look at the just how dangerous milkweed and the milkweed poison is to horses. Milkweed is most commonly found throughout the USA, so fortuantely for us here in the
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A New Therapy for Bone Cancer in Dogs: Oncolytic Treatment of Canine Osteosarcoma
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A New Treatment for Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy: Pexion
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Diarrhoea: Probiotic Treatment
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12 of the Best Supplements Proven to be Beneficial for your Dog
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Bute Found in Contaminated Horse Meat: Does it Pose a Risk?
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Fiona Futcher said "Hi Viola, Jack has been on Pexion now for 2 weeks. He weighs 43kg and ..."
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