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Knowledge is Power

We are pleased to present you with our veterinary articles. Written by a renowned veterinarian, Dr Sunelle Strydom, they provide insightful and valuable information on a variety of health issues experienced by small dog breeds.

Because you love your special four-legged companion, and want to promote longevity, prevent illness and to enjoy the full rewards of a happy and healthy dog, there is much that can be learnt from these veterinary articles.

But, when things go wrong, or you are simply concerned about your small dog breeds' health issues, there is no substitute to seeking your local vets help and advice. It is important to always consult your local veterinarian about any dog health symptoms that may be worrying you.

All dog breeds suffer from one or more genetically pre-disposed conditions, such as hip-dysplasia and skeletal disorders, skin conditions and heart disease. Our chart on Dog Health Conditions, covers most of them.

Our gorgeous brachycepahlic dog breeds are prone to tracheal collapse we have a vet article giving some vital information on this debilitating condition. Dog Hernias - (many congenital) is another vet article which will provide easy to understand information for the loving pet owner.

If your dog has bladder problems go to -Ectopic Ureter in Dogs

Other concerns may be diseases that are transmittable from animals to humans. For information on this vital aspect of pet ownership go to: Zoonotic Diseases

Mite infestation in dogs -Dog Mites

Veterinary articles supplied by Dr S Strydom and published with kind permission of DIA Publishing - publishers of KUSA Dogs in Africa Magazine

Dr Sunelle Strydom qualified as a veterinarian in 2004 at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria. She has a passion for writing and the sharing of knowledge to promote animal health and welfare. She has written several articles for KUSA Dogs in Africa as well as for Vra vir Faffa on the Landbouweekblad website at www.landbou.com

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria.

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Breed Feature

They are all so beautiful making it difficult to decide which one to feature! The choice for this month is the Lhaso Apso Dog Character and Lhaso Apso Fast Facts.

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When words fail you or you are just looking for some comfort or inspiration why don't you read some of our Pet Sayings
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Health Articles

Our Veterinary Articles cover many Congenital Dog Health Conditions (see our chart). Kindly provided By Dr Sunelle Strydom.

See our other common health issues.Such as an itchy dog problem or dogs arthritis - a condition which affects most dogs at some stage of their precious lives.

Veterinary Articles Knowledge is Power

Veterinary Articles
Knowledge is Power