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Anal sac adenocarcinoma, is a malignant tumour of the anal sacs of the dog.
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is an umbrella term for a number of anatomical abnormalities seen in dogs
Brain tumours in dogs and cats are unfortunately as common as they are in people.
We offer eye testing ('eye scores') for inherited eye diseases under the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Testing Scheme.
Mast cell tumours in dogs are common tumours of the skin.
Insulinoma in dogs is a tumour of the pancreas.
Osteosarcoma in dogs is a primary bone tumour.
An overview of the procedures and techniques available to our Cardiology patients.
Our guide to Cardiovascular Intervention and the procedures involved.
The administration of chemotherapy to animals carries a certain stigma and not surprisingly so...
‘Dry eye’ is an eye disease commonly found in dogs. It occurs when insufficient tears are produced from the tear glands.
Dogs and cats have an extra eyelid called the 'third eyelid' or the nictitans or nictitating membrane, at the inside corner of their eyes.
Conjunctival pedicle grafts are used to treat deep corneal ulcers.
An explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatment for corneal ulcers.
Cruciate ligament rupture is a relatively common and debilitating knee injury in dogs.
Davies Veterinary Specialists guide on how to keep hot dogs cool.
Degenerative valve disease is a condition that leads to degeneration of the heart valves.
Our Diagnostic Nurses care for your pet throughout the process of investigating their condition
As well as being potentially unpleasant for the pet owner, diarrhoea in dogs and cats can be associated with a number of potentially serious underlying conditions.
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle in which it becomes weak and is no longer able to contract properly.
Distichiasis is a common condition in dogs. It occurs when eyelashes are abnormally positioned and emerge too close to the eyelid margin.
Elbow dysplasia means that there has been abnormal development of the elbow joint.
An electrophysiology study is a procedure used to study the flow of electricity in the heart...
Enucleation is the term given to describe the removal of an eye.
A seizure (also known as fit) is a non-specific short event with an abrupt start and termination.
Facial paralysis is quite common in dogs, particularly in middle to old-age.
Dietary allergy or intolerance can underlie a number of diseases.
FHV-1, feline herpes, is common in the UK cat population, and is one of the causes of cat 'flu'.
Feline ‘Injection Site’ or ‘Vaccine Associated’ Fibrosarcoma is a rapidly progressive and aggressive tumour affecting cats.
Our feline neurology service specifically dedicated to cats was the first of its kind in the world. Find out more here.
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a nasty disease in cats.
Fever in dogs and cats is an increase in body temperature because of an increase in the body’s thermoregulatory set point.
Fixed Price Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) now available from Davies Veterinary Specialists.
Fleas are parasites. As they are currently ubiquitous in the UK it's important to take adequate flea control measures. Read on for our Dermatology Specialist's advice.
Fungal (mycotic) infection of the nasal and paranasal sinuses is a well-recognised cause of chronic, mucopurulent discharge in the dog.
Haematuria is the medical term used to describe blood in the urine that occurs due to bleeding in the urinary system.
The term 'dysplasia' means abnormal development of a tissue or organ.
IMHA is a disease where the body’s immune system destroys its own red blood cells.
Inflammatory CNS disease is a broad term used to describe a number of neurological disorders in dogs and cats causing inflammation of the central nervous system (CNS).
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A slipped disc is the most common cause of paralysis in dogs.
Ischemic myelopathy in dogs is a vascular disease of the spinal cord (myelopathy) caused by a lack of its blood supply (ischemia).
Kennel cough is an infectious condition affecting dogs causing a harsh cough.
We are trying to refine our policies for protecting referred canine patients against kennel cough.
Laryngeal paralysis occurs when the vocal folds are unable to abduct (open) in response to exercise or respiratory demands.
The lens is located in the central region of the eye where its purpose is to transmit and focus light onto the retina at the back of the eye.
Cats are generally very independent animals, and on the whole cope well with blindness.
A brief introduction to living with a blind dog.
Lymphoma in dogs is primarily a cancerous condition of the lymph glands.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells. In cats there are multiple manifestations of this disease and they are typically distinguished by the anatomical site that is affected.
The oesophagus (gullet) is a muscular tube that actively propels food from the mouth to the stomach.
Myasthenia gravis (MG) literally means grave (gravis) muscle (my-) weakness (asthenia).
Myositis is an inflammation of the muscle.
A definitive diagnosis is essential to the optimal management of patients with neurological disease and is achieved through the application of a range of diagnostic tests.
Although some symptoms such as epileptic seizures, total paralysis, circling unequivocally suggest a neurological problem, others can be caused by non-neurological problem.
The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (also called neuromuscular system and composed of nerves and muscles).
The cornea is the transparent structure at the front of the eye that allows light to enter.
Osteoarthritis is a slowly evolving disorder of synovial joints characterised by deterioration of joint cartilage and the formation of new bone at the joint surfaces and margins.
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A cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens inside the eye.
Pacemakers are used when the heart beats too slowly (bradycardia) or even stops for prolonged periods of time.
At Davies we take a holistic approach to pain management with the aim of maintaining a pet's quality of life when surgery is not an option. Find out how Pain Management Clinic can help.
Paroxysmal dyskinesias (PDs) are episodic movement disorders in which abnormal movements are present only during attacks.
A paroxystic event is a non-specific term used to define an abnormal event of the body with an abrupt onset and an equally sudden return to normal.
The patella or ‘knee cap’ is a small bone (sesamoid bone) situated within the tendon of insertion of the quadriceps group.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the most common congenital heart defects in dogs.
A day in the life of our Patient Care Nursing team.
Perianal fistulation (anal furunculosis) is frustrating and well-recognised condition in the dog.
Pericardial effusion refers to the presence of fluid in the sac that surrounds the heart - the pericardium.
Perineal rupture occurs almost exclusively in the male dog, although rare cases are reported in the bitch, and the cat.
When a pet starts drinking more than usual, there may be serious underlying disease.
Portosystemic shunts (PSS) are abnormal single or multiple blood vessels which directly join the blood supply from the intestines to the main circulation.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy describes an inherited disease of dogs that causes slowly progressive blindness over a period of months or years.
Pulmonic stenosis is one of the most common congenital heart defects in dogs.
Radiotherapy means the administration of radiation, typically x-rays, to achieve a medical benefit.
A salivary mucocoele is a benign swelling of the head or neck which can usually be surgically treated.
A major role of the anaesthetist is to ensure management of any pain a patient may experience. Regional local anaesthetic techniques offer one of the most effective ways of doing this.
Until recently, it was thought that strokes in dogs and cats were very rare.
Syringohydromyelia is also known as Chiari-type malformation (referring to human disease) and caudal occipital malformation syndrome.
Learn more about the services our Pain Clinic can offer your pet
Our Theatre Nurses play a vital role in ensuring that each and every surgical procedure runs as smoothly as possible.
Initially most cats will show anorexia and some degree of vomiting preceding neurological signs which include fairly rapid onset of impaired vision, dilated pupils, ataxia, vestibular signs, tremors and seizures.
The third eyelid is the membrane that sweeps over the surface of the eye and functions to spread tears across and protect the eye.
TPLO is a surgical technique used for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament failure in dogs.
The main indication for total hip replacement (THR) in dog is osteoarthritis (usually as a consequence of hip dysplasia).
Tracheal collapse is a form of tracheal obstruction caused by flaccidity and flattening of the cartilaginous rings which support the trachea.
Epilepsy is unfortunately a condition that the animal is born with and as such cannot be cured.
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Vestibular syndrome refers to a group of diseases that affect the balance system also known as vestibular system.
Interventional radiology (IR) is a subspecialty of radiology in which minimally invasive procedures are performed usually using fluoroscopic image-guidance.
Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of the stomach contents through the mouth.
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Wobblers in dogs is a descriptive name given to a number of conditions affecting the cervical spine of large and giantbreed dogs.
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