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Common Types of Canine Benign Tumours: Lipoma, Papilloma & Adenoma 30 Jul 2013 | 10:19 pm
Canine benign tumours are non-cancerous masses of cells. Benign tumours (unlike malignant, cancerous tumours) generally do not spread and have a slow growth rate. Although canine benign tumours are n...
The Pawtrack GPS Collar for Cats: 2013 Update 20 Jun 2013 | 01:09 am
We’ve been following the Pawtrack GPS Collar for cats for some time now here at PetSci. One year ago we reported the device was only a month away and the cost of the collar would be £100 with a monthl...
Hot Spots on Dogs: Canine Acute Moist Dermatitis 18 Jun 2013 | 10:45 pm
Hot spots on dogs (also known as canine acute moist dermatitis) are bacterial skin infections caused by irritation. Hot spots usually occur on the paw, limbs, hip, chest or ears but can develop almost...
Canine Otitis Externa: Ear Infections and Inflammation 16 Jun 2013 | 04:08 pm
Canine otitis externa refers to the inflammation of the external ear, the ear canal. Other types of canine otitis include otitis media and otitis interna, referring to inflammation of the middle and i...
Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments 8 Jun 2013 | 10:26 pm
Canine atopic dermatitis is the term given to the skin irritation that develops in dogs with allergies to certain common allergens such as pollen. Canine atopic dermatitis is fairly common and is est...
Are Hypoallergenic Diets What They Seem?: Pet Food Allergies 27 May 2013 | 12:42 am
A recent study reported that a number of hypoallergenic pet foods were actually contaminated with undeclared animal by-products that could cause allergic responses. Hypoallergenic diets are an import...
A New Therapy for Bone Cancer in Dogs: Oncolytic Treatment of Canine Osteosarcoma 19 May 2013 | 01:40 am
Bone cancer in dogs (canine osteosarcoma) results in aggressive development of tumours on the canine skeleton, particularly below the knee or elbow. The rapid spread (metastasis) of the cancer means t...
A New Treatment for Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy: Pexion 4 May 2013 | 08:48 pm
We recently wrote about canine idiopathic epilepsy, a form of epilepsy where the cause remains unknown. Today we are looking at a new treatment; Pexion. The severity of epilepsy can vary greatly betw...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Diarrhoea: Probiotic Treatment 16 Mar 2013 | 07:14 pm
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is thought to affect over 11% of the cat population worldwide. It is closely related to the Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Whilst the virus is not typically l...
12 of the Best Supplements Proven to be Beneficial for your Dog 26 Feb 2013 | 10:36 pm
We’ve compiled a list of what we think are the 12 best supplements for your dog, including vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics and more. Supplements are becoming increasingly popular in the co...
