Eye Prolapse
Eye Prolapse (“popping out”) This can happen due to head trauma or excessive pressure to the head or body. Handling your dog roughly, or in any way that puts pressure on the eye can cause this. Often this will happen during a dog fight in which the other dog catches the skin of the eye. […]
Epilepsy or Seizures
Your usually happy-go-lucky pooch seems unsteady and confused. Then he flops to the floor. Even though he’s unconscious, he looks like he’s treading water. He’s having a seizure. Why is this happening, and what can you do?If your dog has them often, he may have a seizure disorder. Another name for that is epilepsy. Abnormal, […]
Hondesiekte (Distemper)
Wat is “Distemper”, ook genoem Hondesiekte?Dit is ‘n hoogs aansteeklike virale siekte en ongeneesbaar. Hondesiekte kan slegs voorkom word deur ‘n volledige inentings kursus as klein hondjie (op 6 weke, 10 weke en 14 weke) en om daarna ‘n jaarlikse enting (booster) kry.Dit kom gewoonlik by jong honde voor waar dit die asemhalingstelsel, gastro-intestinale stelsel […]
Diabetic Dog
TIPS TO MANAGE HIS DIETSo, your dog has diabetes. Take a deep breath. With good care, your companion can lead a long, healthy life.Like humans, when dogs have diabetes, staying trim is key. If your dog is overweight, losing some pounds can help his cells better use insulin, a hormone that keeps blood sugar levels […]
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
CUSHING’S DISEASE IN DOGS (Hyperadrenocorticism)The endocrine system is the collective system of organs that control hormones in the body, one of which is the cortisone hormone, responsible for protein and carbohydrate metabolism in the body. When a disorder of the body causes an excess of cortisone levels in the bloodstream, the metabolic process is hampered, […]
Canine Corona Virus
Corona Virus in dogs affects the intestines and can cause intense diarrhoea leading to dehydration. It is transmitted through contact with infected faeces and can be passed from dog to dog when they are sniffing one another or playing. A dog infected with the disease will usually show symptoms within days, though it can also […]
Colloidal Silver
In humans and other animals, silver accumulates in the body. Chronic intake of silver products can result in an accumulation of silver or silver sulfide particles in the skin. These particles in the skin darken with exposure to sunlight, resulting in a blue or gray discolouration of the skin known as argyria. Localized argyria can […]
Cherry Eye
Cherry eye in dogs isn’t a life threatening condition, but if left untreated can cause your dog eye problems later on. If you’ve ever seen a red bulge in the corner of your dog’s eye, you’ve seen firsthand what cherry eye looks like. What causes cherry eye in dogs, and how is it treated? A […]
Hoekom Braak Honde?
‘n Hond mag moontlik braak omdat hy iets onverteerbaar of onaangenaam geëet het of slegs te veel kos te gulsig verorber het – te veel, te vining. Maar braking kan ook dui op iets baie meer ernstig – die dier mag ‘n giftige stof ingeneem het of hy mag ly aan ‘n toestand wat onmiddellike […]
Bosluiskoors
BOSLUISKOORS BY HONDEInleiding1. Bosluiskoors, ook genoem galkoors, is die siekte wat die meeste hondevrektes in Suid-Afrika veroorsaak. Bosluiskoors word veroorsaak deur die organisme Babesia canis rossi en word deur die geelhondehokbosluis oorgedra.2. Daar is egter verskeie ander bosluisspesies van belang wat bosluiskoors en bosluisbytkoors aan honde kan oordra.3. Die drie belangrikste bosluise vir die hond […]