Monthly Archives: September 2010
Panacur Dog and Cat Wormer – What is Best – Paste, Granules or Liquid?
Panacur comes in several formulations in order to accommodate the life stage and type of animal. The choice between paste, granules and liquid allows you to easily administer the medicine to whatever pet you own. All formulations have the same … Continue reading
CDRM (Chronic Degenerative Radiculo-Myelopathy)
CDRM is a degenerative nerve disease of possible immune mediated in origin. It mostly affects German Shepherd Dogs but there is, as yet, no confirmation of direct hereditary components of the disease. Other breeds can be affected as well. It … Continue reading
Understanding Your Dog’s Joints
Dog Joints and Canine Arthritis (click for full presentation) For a better understanding of the dog’s anatomy and joint, it would be important to realise that dogs are suspended between their two front legs rather than standing on them. 60-70% of their … Continue reading
Control Prevention & Treatment Of Joint Pain & Canine Arthritis
Joint pain and canine arthritis (Click for full presentation) Breeders, Owners, Trainers and Veterinarians should all participate in this quest. Given the fact that most dog joint problems are developmental in nature and are of combination of causes, we probably … Continue reading
What Is Elbow Dysplasia (ED)?
The term elbow dysplasia (ED) is a general term that is used to describe a developmental degenerative disease of the elbow joint (abnormal development of the elbow joint). The elbow joint is formed by three bones, the humerus, ulna and … Continue reading
What Is Canine Hip Dysplasia?
Canine hip dysplasia is a disease of dogs that causes looseness, abnormal development and arthritis of the hip joint. The hip joint is a ‘ball-and-socket’ type joint. The ‘ball’ is the uppermost part of the thigh bone, or femur, and … Continue reading
Stop Internal Parasites – Advocate & Drontal
All internal parasites, over a period may drain an animal’s natural defences, leaving it susceptible to infections and diseases. All are likely to cause loss of appetite and lethargy, poor condition and many secondary health problems. Tapeworms leave visible, light-colour … Continue reading
Anal Gland Disease – Can we use Protexin?
Anal glands are scent glands situated either side of the dogs or cats anus, which should empty every time the bowel is emptied to leave marker to sniff at. In some cases, these glands do not empty as they should. … Continue reading