Acne is usually thought of as a teenage skin condition, but cats and dogs can develop acne too. It can be recognized by red lumps called papulis and blackheads, comedones, on the chin and lip area. Feline acne is much more common than canine acne. The acne spots usually don’t bother your pet. However they […]
Heart disease in dogs can be caused by genetic defects (sub-aortic stenosis, mitral valve defects, septal defects etc.) or by heartworm infection, cardiomyopathy – enlargement of the heart – and poor nutrition (lack of certain nutrients). Older dogs are most likely to be affected by heart disease. If your dog has problems with the spleen […]
Osteochondritis Dissecans usually affects large breed dogs between the ages of 5-8 months and may be due to rapid growth. It can affect any joint but the most common is the shoulder. An area of shoulder cartilage thickens and breaks off, falling into the joint. A loose lump is formed called a “joint mouse” which […]
