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Category Archives: Your pet health questions
Cancer: what you need to know
Cancer is a word that strikes fear into the heart of most pet owners, immediately conjuring up thoughts of the worst kind of terminal diseases. However with modern advances in both medical and surgical treatments are now revolutionising the way … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats, Joe's health tips for dogs, Your pet health questions
Tagged cancer, cat, dog, neoplasia, tumour
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Cancer in cats
Like dogs, cats suffer from a wide range of cancers, particularly as they get older, however there are some forms of cancer that are more common than others: Intestinal cancers – tumours affecting the intestine or connective tissue associated with … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, cat, ear, intestinal, neoplasia, Skin, tumour
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Cancer in dogs
There are literally hundreds of cancerous diseases that can affect dogs, but there are 3 particularly common cancers that account for many of the diagnoses of cancer in dogs: Mammary cancer – a relatively common problem in older un-neutered female … Continue reading
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Tagged bone, cancer, dog, mammary, neoplasia, Skin, tumour
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Cancer – your questions
Q. My 10 month old Labrador has a red lump on her leg – should I be worried as surely she’s too young to have cancer? A. This sounds very much like a type of growth called a histiocytoma. These … Continue reading
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First Aid Essentials
Know your vet’s emergency number so you can call for advice any time of day or night – best to keep it in your mobile phone. Find out where you will need to take your pet in an emergency out … Continue reading
Road traffic accidents
Cars are one of the biggest killers of dogs and cats, and the best thing to do is, of course, to stop your pet from being at risk. Make sure dogs are always on the lead whenever you’re near a … Continue reading
Cut pads
One of the most common emergency situations faced by dog owners in particular is the cut pad or paw. A sharp piece of glass or metal in the undergrowth can easily cause a deep and nasty cut, and when dog’s … Continue reading
Dog fights
You’re walking you dog on the lead in the park, minding your own business, when all of a sudden, in a flash of black and tan, another dog races up and launches its teeth into your dog’s neck. You panic, … Continue reading
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Tagged dog, emergency, fight
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Bloat and twisted stomachs
One of the most serious and quickly life-threatening canine emergencies is bloat caused by a twisted stomach. This is mainly a problem of big dogs like German Shepherds and Great Danes, and it tends to occur after they’ve eaten a … Continue reading
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Tagged bloat, emergency, GDV, stomach, torsion, twisted
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Dealing with stings and bites
In the summer lots of pets end up with bee stings, especially around the mouth after they chase and try to swallow a bee. The resulting sting can be very painful and cause a big swelling of the lips and … Continue reading
