Giardia in dogs can be challenging to treat, but it’s usually not a life-threatening disease. Younger dogs are more likely to be infected with this parasite. Giardia is a tiny parasite that causes upset tummies. It carries a low risk of spreading to humans, but it’s recommended to practise good hand and house hygiene when […]
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. It usually affects one of the limbs. It’s most commonly diagnosed at around 7 years of age, and it appears more in large and giant breeds. Osteosarcoma is the most common malignant tumour of the bone. It’s a painful cancer and sadly, it has a poor outcome. Treatment […]
A C-section in dogs is often needed when natural birthing poses risks. Approximately 20% of canine pregnancies encounter complications requiring this intervention. A C-section in dogs is a surgical procedure that involves administering anaesthesia, making an abdominal incision, and carefully extracting puppies from the uterus. The procedure is crucial when complications arise during labour, jeopardising […]
Feline immunodeficiency virus is an incurable disease that affects the immune system of cats. This condition does not infect dogs. There is a similar disease in humans, cows, and monkeys, but it has never been found in dogs. If you have any concerns about your dog, our Joii vets are here to help 24 hours […]
Feline leukaemia virus is an incurable disease that affects the immune system of cats. There is no known equivalent in dogs. FeLV in cats does not spread to dogs. Dogs can develop a type of cancer called leukaemia but the cause is not known. There is no known virus that causes this type of […]
Your dog may eat less or stop eating for a variety of reasons. Most dogs have the occasional ‘off’ days when they don’t eat or finish their dinner. But not eating can signal more serious concerns and should be investigated by a vet. Eating less or not eating is also called anorexia or poor appetite. […]
Dogs eating things they shouldn’t is a regular source of stress for pet parents. Most of the time, the worst consequence will be an upset tummy. But eating things they shouldn’t can also cause intestinal blockage and life-threatening illness. Vets refer to dogs eating things they shouldn’t as dietary indiscretion. It may be grabbing something […]
A fine needle aspirate (FNA) is a simple procedure that helps vets find out what’s inside a lump or swelling on your dog. It’s a safe and relatively inexpensive way to check lumps in dogs of any age, size or breed. A fine needle aspirate doesn’t involve cutting into the skin. The procedure can often […]
Dry eye is a very common eye condition in dogs. It affects around 1 in 250 dogs (0.4% of the population). Dogs of any breed, age or sex can get dry eye. But it’s most likely in certain breeds and after taking some types of medicine. Vets call dry-eye Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or simply KCS. It […]
An endoscopy is a type of test or procedure where a tube containing a small camera and light source (an endoscope) is used to look inside the body. There are many types of endoscopy techniques, depending on the part of the body being looked at. The word “endoscopy” is often used to mean an examination […]
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