by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Medical Conditions
There are two broad categories of worms that may affect our pet dogs and cats, heartworm and intestinal worms. Please see our intestinal worm page for more information. Heartworm Heartworm, or Dirofilaria immitis, is a parasite that is spread by mosquitoes, so you pet...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Diabetes, Dogs, Pet Medical Conditions
Canine Diabetus or Diabetes Mellitus in dogs is a common endocrine disorder that affects our pet dogs in a similar way to humans. It is usually caused by a lack of insulin in the body, Insulin is produced in the pancreas. and allows the body’s cells to utilise...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Dogs, Pet Medical Conditions
What is it? It’s inverted eyelids. This is usually an easy problem to correct . A sharpei was presented with entropion of both eyes. The surgery involved removing an elliptical flap from the area where the skin is excessive. and then closing the surgical wound...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Cushings, Dogs, Pet Medical Conditions
Cushing Disease dogs| canine hyperadrenocorticism, Canine hyperadrenocorticism is a hormonal disorder that affects dogs and other animals. It is caused by an overproduction of the hormone cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal gland. Cortisol plays a role...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Cats, Epilepsy, Pet Medical Conditions
What is a Cat Seizure or epileptic fit? Any involuntary or uncontrolled muscular contractions in cats may represent a seizure. Feline Seizures are classified into several categories. About 1% of cats will seizure at least once in their lifetime. Causes of FELINE...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Dogs, Health Check, Pet Medical Conditions
“My dogs keeps on scratching his ears” Dogs with sore ears usually do not just have dog ear infections! But the itchy ears are, almost always a sign of other diseases. Therefore, the vets’ goal in dealing with sore ears in dogs should be to find the condition...
