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• Rabbits and Rodents - Chronic Pain Relief

  Once the cause is identified, pain relief can be started. We are fortunate that there are a growing number of drugs that appear effective and safe enough for use in rabbits and rodents.

• Rabies in Cats

  Rabies is one of the most devastating viral diseases affecting mammals, including cats and humans. It is almost always fatal.

• Ringworm

  Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a fungus. Because the lesions are often circular, it was once thought to be caused by a worm curling up in the tissue. However, the condition has nothing to do with a worm.

• Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)

  Ringworm is a fungal infection of the superficial layers of the skin, hairs and nails. The fungi responsible for ringworm belong to a specialised group known as dermatophytes, and these can cause disease in both humans and animals.

• Roundworms in Dogs

  Roundworms, nematodes or ascarid worms are intestinal parasites that live freely in the intestine, obtaining their nutriment from the partially digested intestinal contents.

• Routine Blood Tests - Haematology and Biochemistry

  Routine blood tests frequently form part of the full clinical examination of any animal presented to the veterinarian. These tests are extremely helpful when arriving at an accurate diagnosis.

• Routine Laboratory Tests for Cats and Dogs 1

  Regular routine check-ups for our pets can often lead to a longer, trouble free life since they can frequently give an early indication of impending problems. These check-ups usually take place at the time of the annual booster vaccination.

• Routine Laboratory Tests for Cats and Dogs 2

  If your pet has to come in for routine blood tests it is hoped these simple guidelines will be helpful. The guidelines will ensure the results are as accurate as possible and may avoid the test having to be repeated.

• Rupture of the Diaphragm in Cats

  The diaphragm is the muscular sheet which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and is important in breathing movements. If it becomes ruptured, organs from the abdominal cavity may pass through the tear to enter and lie within the chest cavity next to the heart and lungs.

• Rupture of the Diaphragm in Dogs

  The diaphragm is the muscular partition which separates the abdomen from the chest. Tearing or disruption of this partition is called a diaphragmatic rupture.