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Anal furunculosis, also called perianal fistula is a distressing condition that can affect any breed but is most commonly seen in German Shepherd Dogs. The problem is due to chronic deep infection, More...

With the domestication of our dogs and cats, we have altered their environment completely and so we have put stresses on their natural instincts. It is not surprising therefore that we get some behavioural More...

Common causes of poisoning in pets. Please have a read through the following notes;  you may be surprised by some of these common causes of toxicity in pets and of what you need to More...

Diabetes in cats: What to look out for! Diabetes mellitus, also known as “sugar” diabetes is a complex disease that is common in cats; a recent survey suggests that nearly 1:200 cats are diabetic. Diabetes More...

Ferrets are a relatively common pet and generally get few problems; except the female or jill ferrets that are prone to severe anaemia. Jills ferrets are unusual in that they will not ovulate until More...

This refers to when the stomach dilates and twists on itself. It is a condition that occurs very quickly and is fatal if not treated. Even if the stomach has not twisted it can still put pressure on the More...

Bladder Weakness? Does your bitch leave wet patches on her bedding when resting or leak when she gets excited? Does it appear that her house training is deteriorating with puddles on the floor or does More...

It is a spontaneous degeneration of the head of the femur that can lead to collapse of the hip joint. The precise cause is not known. Histology shows that damage to the blood vessels going to the head More...

The worms live in the arteries of the lungs and heart. They are about 2 to 5cm long, so can cause obstruction in the blood vessels. They multiply by releasing the larvae, which are coughed up from the More...

Kennel cough or infectious tracheobronchitis to give it its more correct title may be a relatively well known disease- with the distressing paroxysms of coughing that can persist for weeks it is perhaps More...

Neutering cats is slightly different from dogs, partly as cat come into season much more often than dogs and that they are more likely to roam to find a mate. Generally we recommend neutering all cats More...

Neutering dogs is often the best thing to do for the animals as well as the owner but the timings can vary. It is important to consider all the factors, including whether you would like to breed from More...

Neutering dogs is often the best thing to do for the animals as well as the owner but the timings can vary. It is important to consider all the factors, including whether you would like to breed from More...

North Park Veterinary Group Companion Animal Newsletter Christmas is upon us once more with the festivies beginning. At this time of year we must not forget our furry friends from making More...

Firework stress affects almost 50% of dogs and many cats too. Fireworks are no longer a 5th November only event and are heard throughout the Autumn and often used for many other celebrations such as birthdays, More...

Is Your Dog or Cat Over 8 Years Old? Just as our older relatives can suffer with arthritis, heart or kidney failure, diabetes and dental/gum disease.......so can our pets. How do I Know More...

If you have a geriatric dog (big dogs from 7 years – smaller dogs from 8 years) you can have a free health check with one of our qualified Veterinary Nurses. This is an opportunity to recognise signs More...

Some stress in the lives of dogs and cats is normal, but it can become excessive and lead to behaviour problems. Change can be a major source of stress for many pets – they can find it difficult to adapt More...

The saying, “prevention is better than cure” is very appropriate for many of the diseases we vaccinate animals against since only very few are specifically treatable and many can prove fatal. In principle More...