Osteoarthritis in cats and dogs
You notice your senior pet is slowing down. Here's how to tell if they may have osteoarthritis, and what you can do to manage your pet's condition.
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You notice your senior pet is slowing down. Here's how to tell if they may have osteoarthritis, and what you can do to manage your pet's condition.
Read more about Osteoarthritis in cats and dogsDiarrhoea in dogs and cats is a nightmare for every pet owner who experiences it - you wake up one morning to find stinky effluent dribbled and splattered across the floor. And often, just as it is being cleaned up, your pet has a repeat episode!
Read more about My pet has diarrhoea. What's the quickest way to help his tummy return to normal?In light of the recent canine distemper outbreaks in Gauteng and the Overstrand Municipality (September - October 2025), please read our article on the seriousness of canine distemper and how you can protect your dogs from becoming infected.
Read more about Distemper in dogsProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in cats, taurine-deficiency dilated cardiomyopathy and retinopathy, feline papillomatosis
Read more about 5 Rare diseases in catsEctopic ureters, canine uveodermatologic syndrome, achromatopsia, immunoproliferative systemic intestinal disease and dermoid Sinus
Read more about 5 Rare diseases in dogsEar infections in dogs and cats are one of the most prevalent complaints veterinarians see in their patients, and they are often recurring. Read more about the primary and secondary causes of ear infections, the symptoms, how they are diagnosed and how th
Read more about My dog is shaking her head and pawing at her ears. She flinches when I touch her head.Up to 15% of dogs are affected by atopic dermatitis, in which an environmental allergen/s triggers a persistent itch. Self-mutilation and secondary infection are usually what send pet owners to the vet looking for answers.
Read more about My dog's skin is inflamed and itchy, and he won't stop scratching himselfWe answer your questions about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes in dogs and cats.
Read more about A guide to diabetes mellitus in dogs and catsWe answer your questions about caring for senior pets
Read more about All you wanted to know about senior pet careWhat happens when the vet cannot cure your pet? In this article, we address the responsibility of the vet and the pet owner; what makes diagnosis and treatment possible and what makes it difficult; and what to do when the vet doesn't have all the answer
Read more about YOU are your pet's best bet for successful treatmentIn this article, we list the organs and functions of the canine and feline urinary system, the disorders that can affect the urinary system, and how the vet diagnoses your pet's urinary health.
Read more about The canine and feline urinary systemMy cat is scratching relentlessly and has begun to lose patches of fur. She looks pretty unhappy. What can I do?
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