What is Cushing's disease in dogs?
Dogs with Cushing’s syndrome produce excessive amounts of cortisol. This can have harmful effects on other organs and on the ability of the body to regulate itself.
There's a reason why dogs have been called man's best friend, they make wonderful pets and if like most dog owners, you are often looking for ways to improve your dog’s health or behaviour, here you will find dog care tips and advice on a wide variety of topics that will help you look after your furry friend.
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Dogs with Cushing’s syndrome produce excessive amounts of cortisol. This can have harmful effects on other organs and on the ability of the body to regulate itself.
As the temperature drops and winter sets in, it’s important to ensure your dog stays healthy, happy, and warm.
BOAS stands for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. This syndrome is a pathological condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats can lead to severe respiratory distress.
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, resulting in the level of glucose in the blood being too high or too low.
Ear problems in dogs encompass inflammation and a range of infections and accompanying symptoms. In this article, At Avonvale Vets, we will delve into the factors that commonly contribute to these problems.
At Avonvale Vets we have created a detailed guide offering potential solutions if your dog begins to experience incontinence in their later years.
The primary vaccination is a course of two injections given 3-4 weeks apart. Young animals still have some anti-body protection from their mothers in their bloodstream, our advanced vaccine overcomes these and provides reliable protection at an earlier age.
If you are not going to breed from your pet we recommend neutering as this prevents unexpected and unwanted litters
Travel sickness is fairly common in young puppies, and usually improves rapidly as the puppy matures. In some cases, it can persist into adulthood, becoming a major problem which forces owners to avoid taking the dog out in the car, or to rely on sedatives to prevent sickness when travelling is unavoidable.
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