This week we discuss red eyes. Many of the causes of a red eye are also painful and some can lead to a loss of sight if not treated in a timely fashion. Causes include trauma, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, glaucoma, anterior uveitis and bleeding. Please have a listen to the podcast and get in touch if you have any questions or comments.

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This week we discuss heart disease and heart failure in dogs and cats. This is a relatively common disorder. Many animals with heart disease will live with their condition for quite some time before it becomes a problem to them but this is not always the case and some animals can have a severe and life-threatening crisis. Cats are especially good at hiding their heart disease for some time but they may also be affected by a condition (feline aortic thromboembolism or saddle thrombus) where a blood clot blocks off the blood supply to their back legs. Please have a listen to the podcast and get in touch if you have any questions or comments.

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This week we discuss seizures, or fits or convulsions, in dogs and cats. Although a single seizure is often not especially harmful to your pet, seizures can be life-threatening and so it is important for pet carers to be well informed about this problem. You should always contact your veterinary practice if you are concerned that your pet is having or has had a seizure and in this podcast we discuss what to look out for, what things can me mistaken for a seizure, and what might have to be done to help your pet. Please have a listen to the podcast and get in touch if you have any questions or comments.

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This week we discuss difficulty breathing in dogs and cats. This is quite a common problem which is very uncomfortable and can be life-threatening. You should always contact your veterinary practice if you are concerned about your pet's breathing. Please have a listen to the podcast and get in touch if you have any questions or comments.

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This week we discuss the problem of collapse in dogs and cats. Your pet is said to be collapsed if he or she is completely unable to get up, and there are a large number of different causes of this problem which vary in terms of their seriousness. Please have a listen to the podcast and get in touch if you have any questions or comments.

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This week we discuss male cats with blocked bladders, or more accurately urethral obstruction, This problem can be rapidly life-threatening and it is very important for all carers of male cats to be aware of what to look out for. Please have a listen and feel free to get in touch with us as always about this podcast or any other matters related to your pet's health.

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This week we discuss a condition called "bloat" that mostly affects bigger dogs. In this condition, the stomach becomes swollen ('gastric dilation') and may twist on itself ('volvulus'). Bloat can be rapidly life-threatening and it is very important for all dog owners, and especially owners of bigger dogs, to be aware of what to look out for as well as how to try and stop bloat from occurring. Please have a listen and feel free to get in touch with us as always about this podcast or any other matters related to your pet's health.

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This week we discuss diarrhoea which is a common problem in dogs and cats and a common reason for why they may need to be seen by a vet as a potential emergency. In this episode we discuss what diarrhoea is and the different types (e.g. large volume smelly and watery or soft with slimy mucus), why it is bad, what the causes are and how it is treated. Please have a listen and feel free to get in touch with us as always about this podcast or any other matters related to your pet's health.

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This week we discuss vomiting which is a common problem in dogs and cats and a common reason for why they may need to be seen by a vet as a potential emergency. In this episode we discuss what vomiting is, why it is bad, what the causes are and how vomiting is treated. Please have a listen and feel free to get in touch with us as always about this podcast or any other matters related to your pet's health.

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