swollen tummy in a rabbit Signs, causes, prevention, and treatment of swollen tummies in rabbits. Bloat is the abnormal increase in the size of the stomach or abdomen, occupied with gas or fluids. It’s a common condition in rabbits Rabbits are incapable of vomiting and belching; therefore, any condition that inhibits peristalsis results in the […]
Read MoreIt’s extremely disheartening for cat owners to see their beloved meow in pain and discomfort due to skin diseases. Skin problems are common in stray, communal, and neglected cats. Most of the skin problems in cats are contagious (spread by contact between the infected and susceptible cats). Therefore, isolation is one of the major ways […]
Read MoreCauses, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of intestinal adhesions in dogs. Clinical history: “MAJOR, a 2-year-old terrier, was brought to the clinic to receive veterinary treatment, and he presented with the following clinical signs: abdominal pain, inappetence, lateral recumbency, lethargy, emesis, polydipsia, intermittent diarrhea, and arched back. The diagnostic tests were ran, and their results […]
Read MoreGOAT POX AND SHEEP POX CAUSES, INCUBATION PERIOD, SIGNS, AND TREATMENT OF GOAT/SHEEP POX History of goat pox and sheep pox: Goat and sheep pox are contagious, malignant notifiable pox diseases with a low mortality rate in adults and native animals. The disease is endemic but high prevalent among newly introduced animals and young ones. Goat […]
Read MoreOn April 8, 2023, the vet doctors in charge of house call went to attend to “KUKI” a five-months-old parrot that presented with the clinical signs below: abnormal twisting of the neck, anorexia, and greenish diarrhea. RESULTS FROM PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Cloacal temperature of 40.3°C, heart rate of 280 bpm, respiratory rate of 33 bpm, pale […]
Read MoreMASTITIS IN DOGS Types, causes, signs, prevention, and treatment of mastitis in dogs. On April 20, 2023, a group of emergency veterinary doctors at Superior Animal Clinic swiftly moved to Seeta after receiving a phone call from a concerned citizen, ‘’Adina’’, to go and attend to a mama street bitch, ‘’Clowie’’, who was frail and […]
Read MoreHERNIA(S) IN DOGS A list of causes, types, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options for hernias in dogs Case History;- On February 15, 2023, we received a case at SUPERIOR ANIMAL CLINIC of a 2-year-old terrier cross ’’BLACKIE’’ with swelling on the right side of the abdominal region next to the penis. The story goes: Owner: […]
Read MoreLOSS OF WEIGHT IN DOGS Causes, clinical signs, treatment, and prevention of weight loss in dogs Didi, a 4-year-old Boerboel, gradually lost weight from 38 kg to 21 kg in 2 months, despite having a normal appetite. OWNER: Didi did not show any abnormalities within the 2 months of weight loss; he was lively and […]
Read MoreALOPECIA OR EXCESSIVE HAIR LOSS IN DOGS Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Excessive Hair Shedding in Dogs. Hair loss in dogs: It’s normal for dogs to shed hair, but no skin layer is supposed to be visible in a previously covered body part. Normal shedding or hair loss: the rate of hair loss is equal […]
Read MoreCrooked toes, is also known as cruled toes, is a common condition in turkeys characterized by the toes being bent or twisted in an abnormal position. It causes difficulty walking and other associated health problems. This seemingly quirky deformity has sparked curiosity and concern among poultry enthusiasts, prompting questions about its causes, prevention, and ways […]
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