Avian Gastric Fungus – Megabacteria in Birds
Megabacteria are microscopic organisms which are forty times larger than most bacteria. They have at various times been called bacteria, fungi and lactobacilli, but are now deemed to be in a microscopic [...]
Snake bite and your pet
Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts it is not uncommon for our favourite four legged friends to cross paths with a snake. At this time of year, even city dogs and [...]
Skin cancer – can pets get it too?
Yes, pets can get skin cancer. Tumours affecting the skin or subcutaneous tissue (the tissue just under the skin) are seen in pets. Many such as lipomas (fatty tumours), sebaceous adenomas, and [...]
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome – Flat nose dogs
Brachycephalic dogs such as Pugs, Bulldogs and Pekingese have been purposely bred to have pushed in or short faces. In the pursuit of this cosmetic appearance, a combination of compromising problems associated [...]
Hairballs in cats
Hairballs can be quite distressing to observe and also messy to clean up. They are a common problem in cats - especially longer haired cats. If there are concurrent clinical signs it [...]
