- 181. My dog's skin is inflamed and itchy, and he won't stop scratching himse
- (Pet Articles)
- Up to 15% of dogs are affected by atopic dermatitis, in which an environmental allergen/s triggers a persistent itch. Self-mutilation and secondary infection are usually what send pet owners to the vet ...
- Created on 31 July 2025
- 182. My dog is shaking her head and pawing at her ears. She flinches when I touch her head.
- (Pet Articles)
- Ear infections in dogs and cats are one of the most prevalent complaints veterinarians see in their patients, and they are often recurring. Read more about the primary and secondary causes of ear infections, ...
- Created on 03 September 2025
- 183. 5 Rare diseases in dogs
- (Pet Articles)
- Ectopic ureters, canine uveodermatologic syndrome, achromatopsia, immunoproliferative systemic intestinal disease and dermoid Sinus
- Created on 26 September 2025
- 184. 5 Rare diseases in cats
- (Pet Articles)
- Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in cats, taurine-deficiency dilated cardiomyopathy and retinopathy, feline papillomatosi
- Created on 31 October 2025
- 185. Distemper in dogs
- (Pet Articles)
- In light of the recent canine distemper outbreaks in Gauteng and the Overstrand Municipality (September - October 2025), please read our article on the seriousness of canine distemper and how you can protect ...
- Created on 28 November 2025
- 186. Preventive pet care for the next three years
- (Pet Articles)
- The best way to ensure your pets' health is through prevention: preventing disease, preventing unwanted behaviour, preventing parasite infestation, and preventing poor health in general. Use this proactive ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
- 187. My pet has just had an operation. What is the best way to help them recover?
- (Pet Articles)
- Your pet has just had surgery. Read these tips to learn how to provide the best post-op care to ensure they recover faster and in a comfortable, healthy way.
- Created on 04 February 2026
- 188. What to do when your pet goes missing
- (Pet Articles)
- When you realise your pet is missing, it can send you into a panic. Carefully read through this step-by-step information, which will help you to prepare for what to do if your pet goes missing.
- Created on 04 March 2026
- 189. My pet has diarrhoea. What's the quickest way to help his tummy return to normal
- (Pet Articles)
- Diarrhoea in dogs and cats is a nightmare for every pet owner who experiences it - you wake up one morning to find stinky effluent dribbled and splattered across the floor. And often, just as it is being ...
- Created on 01 April 2026
- 190. My male cat keeps jumping in and out of the litter box and seems to be in pain - is it an emergency?
- (Pet Articles)
- You notice that your male cat has been acting strangely around the litter box. He may seem restless, repeatedly visiting his litter box and straining unproductively, only to leave the litter box without ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
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