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Parvovirus in puppies: symptoms, testing and urgent care
A puppy with repeated vomiting, diarrhoea, marked tiredness or poor appetite needs prompt veterinary contact.
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Canine distemper: what symptoms and tests can tell you
Canine distemper can affect a dog’s breathing, digestion and nervous system.
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Kennel cough: when to call and how to protect other dogs
Kennel cough is a common name for a contagious respiratory syndrome, not one single germ.
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Feline panleukopenia: why a sick kitten needs prompt care
Feline panleukopenia is a serious contagious viral disease, especially dangerous for vulnerable kittens.
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Cat flu, herpesvirus and calicivirus: questions after a diagnosis
Cat flu describes a group of respiratory signs rather than a single diagnosis.
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An FIV-positive result: confirmation, daily care and other cats
An FIV-positive screening result needs a conversation about confirmation, exposure history and the cat’s present health.
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An FeLV-positive result: what to confirm and plan next
A positive FeLV screen is a starting point for confirmation and a care plan, not a complete prognosis.
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Suspected FIP: understanding the investigation and treatment conversation
Suspected feline infectious peritonitis needs a prompt, evidence-led discussion with a vet.
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Ringworm in cats: testing, treatment plans and household care
Ringworm is a fungal infection, not a worm, and some skin changes can resemble other conditions.
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Cats and toxoplasmosis: sensible questions for a pregnant household
Pregnancy does not automatically mean giving up a cat.
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Cat asthma: coughing, breathing emergencies and the long-term plan
A coughing cat needs a diagnosis; asthma is one possible explanation, not another word for hairballs.
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats: questions after the finding
HCM means hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition involving thickened heart muscle in cats.
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Pyometra in dogs: why an unwell unspayed dog needs urgent care
Pyometra is a potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus.
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Bloat and GDV in dogs: do not wait for the belly to look worse
Repeated retching without bringing anything up, restlessness, drooling or a painful, enlarging abdomen can indicate an emergency such as GDV.
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My dog swallowed a toy or object: what the clinic needs to know
If your dog swallowed a toy, sock, bone or another object, call a vet promptly even if they seem comfortable.
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A cat swallowing string: why pulling it is not the answer
Suspected swallowed string, yarn, ribbon or floss warrants immediate veterinary contact.
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Cruciate ligament disease: understanding the diagnosis before choosing treatment
Cranial cruciate ligament disease affects an important stabiliser inside a dog’s knee.
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Luxating patella: what a skipping step can mean
A luxating patella is a kneecap that moves out of its normal groove.
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