Liver Shunts
As the majority of you know, the liver can be described as an astounding organ. It has numerous vital functions such as: Acting as a massive filter to eliminate blood-borne toxins. Synthesising and distributing proteins for body’s use. Storing sugar as glycogen. This...
Tracheal Collapse (Collapsing Trachea)
Tracheal collapse is a serious problem which can be encountered in small breed dogs . This is where the cartilage rings around the trachea (windpipe) are weakened and collapse inwards, obstructing the windpipe and making the dog cough. There’s no single recognised...
Causes of Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Dogs
Lots of diseases and other medical issues can cause dogs to lose some of their hair. Some reasons may be regarded as “normal,” whilst others may indicate that your pet has a serious disease. Listed in the table below are the majority of ailments that cause dogs to...
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCP Disease)
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCP Disease) involves degeneration of the head of the femur bone. Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCP Disease) usually only occurs in small dog breeds. Although the cause of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCP Disease) isn’t known, recent research...