Thrombocytopenia can affect both dogs and cats. It occurs when the blood platelet count is very low. Platelets are fragments of special cells that work to see that blood clots properly. If the platelet count is too low, bruising and bleeding occur. Thrombocytopenia can have several causes – low platelet production by bone marrow, increased […]
Eczema – wet eczema is raw and may have pus around the edges. Dry exzema usually appears on dog’s belly and inside of hind legs. If , with a sulphur-based ointment applied twice daily, there is no improvement, call your vet. Ringworm – spreading bare circular patches, highly contagious to humans as well. Consult your […]
Epilepsy is a seizure disorder. It can be idiopathic (unknown origin) or acquired. Acquired epilepsy is usually caused by a head trauma. One idea put forth about what causes idiopathic epilepsy is an imbalance in chemicals that transmit electrical impulses to the brain. The condition may be inherited in the following breeds: Beagles, Dachshunds, Keeshonden, […]
