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  • Constipation can be defined as an abnormal accumulation of faeces resulting in a difficulty in passing bowel motions. This may result in reduced frequency or absence of defecation.

  • Allergic reactions are very common in dogs. There are at least five common types of allergy in the dog.

  • Several products are available for the prevention or postponement of oestrus (heat, seasons) in female dogs.

  • There are numerous species of conures (Aratinga and Pyrrhura sp. and others) but only a few are commonly kept as pets. They are native throughout Mexico, Central and South America.

  • While many cases of coprophagia appear to be purely behavioural, there are numerous medical problems that can cause or contribute to coprophagia.

  • The cornea is the clear part of the front of the eye through which the coloured iris can be seen. A corneal ulcer is an erosion of the outer layer of epithelial cells.

  • Canine coronavirus disease can be the cause of diarrhoea especially in puppies less than three months of age.

  • Corticosteroids are used to treat allergic conditions of the skin and respiratory system, inflammatory conditions of the bowel (colitis), and may be included in some cancer therapy protocols.

  • A cough is an expiratory effort producing a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, usually in an effort to free the lungs of some foreign material (real or imagined).

  • If you think your pet is unwell, you must take it to your veterinarian for prompt attention. ANY deviation from normal should be a cause for concern and requires immediate evaluation by your veterinarian.