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Ringworm is fungal disease of the skin, hair and nails of animals and humans. On the skin the infection often spreads outward in a circular pattern, hence the name. The majority of cases in small animals are caused by 3 species: Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes. M. canis is the most common fungus…

Are you thinking of getting or giving a puppy this Christmas?  Owning a puppy is a wonderful experience and should be a happy one. A new puppy quickly becomes a family member and most owners want to ensure that it is healthy, and that the best is done to ensure it stays healthy. Here are…

How can I help my dog get used to Blindness? Animals are incredibly adaptable and can learn to live with blindness while maintaining a very good quality of life. Vision is just one of the five senses that your dog might possess. When vision is impaired, the other senses become sharper as they are used…

Mammary (breast) cancer causes 52% of all cancers in female dogs, about half of which are malignant. The tumours can be small, simple nodules or large, aggressive growths. Some of the more serious tumours can be successfully treated with early detection and prompt treatment.  Patients at greatest risk The incidence of mammary tumours can be…

Fleas Fleas spread disease, infest humans and cause skin diseases. Eliminating fleas can be a challenge, so use only safe and effective products recommended by City Vet as many flea treatments are ineffective. This is a brief outline of the things you need to do for and with your new puppy to help make the…

Lice are small, flattened wingless insects which parasitise the haircoat of animals. Each species of louse is host specific, that is each species of animal has it’s own type of louse which does not live on any other species. The entire life cycle of two to three weeks is spent on the host and they…

Why is it important to keep your pets’ ears clean? As a result of domestication and selective breeding, dogs’ ears vary enormously, not only amongst breeds but also within breeds. While excellent for collecting sound, the long canine ear canal can also accumulate wax and foreign bodies (such as grass seeds) or become diseased. In…

Raising an orphaned puppy can be a very heartwarming and rewarding experience; it takes a great deal of care and commitment as they are particularly difficult to raise successfully. They have special needs and require intensive nursing care if they are to survive. Problems for orphaned puppies Three common and potentially life-threatening problems in orphaned…

1. Get your pet prepared for a long journey by going on a number of short journeys first. 2. Do not feed your pet before you travel or in the car during travel. Wait until the journey is over. 3. Keep your pet secure in the vehicle. Keep your pet in a carrier or safely…