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Dogs

The Most Common Cause of Hindlimb Lameness in Dogs

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 13:42 By Matt Young

What is the cruciate ligament and why do we care?

Cruciate ligament disease generally refers to one of 2 ligaments that provide a firm ye

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Dogs

When love is expressed in a rhinoplasty

Thu, 08/10/2017 - 10:27 By Matt Young

You would be forgiven for thinking that dog nasal surgery would be primarily aimed at the large nosed breeds such as Bloodhounds, Germans Shepherds

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Nasty Nashers: Check those Chompers

Thu, 08/03/2017 - 10:24 By Matt Young

Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease in pets and is largely preventable.

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Cats

What is in a Cat's Vaccination?

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 10:18 By Matt Young

In some way it would be great to wrap our pets in cotton wool to stop them getting hurt or sick.

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Dogs

The Importance of Puppy Socialisation

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 10:09 By Matt Young

Hi, I'm Matt from Companion Animal Vets.

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Dogs

What is in a Dog's Vaccination?

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 10:06 By Matt Young

Vaccination is at the heart of disease prevention in dogs.

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Cats
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Rabbits

Ringworm - not a worm, not often a ring- Just a bad name really!

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 09:52 By Matt Young

Diseases have been around for a long time, longer even than microscopes and genetic testing.

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Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs Aren't People Too - food for Cavies

Thu, 07/06/2017 - 07:20 By Matt Young

Alot of problems arise when assumptions are made.

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Dogs

The Vet Told Me My Pet Is Overweight….AHHHHH!

Tue, 06/27/2017 - 07:16 By Matt Young

A common question that I get, often after advising a patient to lose weight, is 'How much should I feed?'  This is usually followed quickly by

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Rabbits

What should you feed your rabbit?

Wed, 06/21/2017 - 07:13 By Matt Young

A lot of pet health revolves around feeding and this is especially the case for rabbits.

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