Cushing’s disease is usually diagnosed in middle-aged to older dogs, so these signs are often mistakenly attributed to old age. 🐶
This condition is caused by long-term exposure to excessive amounts of glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids are naturally produced in the body as part of our pets’ metabolism, and their production can be elevated due to a problem in the pituitary or the adrenal glands. They can also be administered as medication to treat certain conditions (like skin allergies), which is why close monitoring is recommended in these cases.
The good news is Cushing’s disease can often be treated, and disease management can improve not just your dog’s quality of life but also yours, as it can reduce the chances of house soiling or having to treat persistent skin infections.
If you spot these signs in your dog, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with us!
If you could name your pet’s favourite hobby, what would it be? Running faster than you can catch them? Agility training? Playing? Show us in the comments below! 👇
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who go to the doctor for regular check-ups and those who only seek help if something’s wrong. The same is true for cat owners! 🐈
Cats are secretive animals, and they are great at masking signs that they are unwell. But, while this would be considered an advantage in the wild, in our pets, it can be the opposite. ⚠️
There are a range of diseases that we can prevent through regular vet visits, vaccinations and parasite treatments, and plenty of other illnesses that we can treat or manage well if detected at an early stage, such as hyperthyroidism or chronic kidney disease. 🩺
If you postpone these visits because your cat is not a fan of coming in, talk to our team. We’re more than happy to work out with you how we can make everything more pleasant for everyone! 🥰
We often get this question: Should I bathe my bunny regularly? 🤔 The answer may surprise you!
Check out our video to know more about the bathing habits of our lovely rabbits and how you can keep your bunnies clean, healthy and stress-free.
Our golden oldies might start slowing down as the years go by but don’t chalk this up to old age!
Talk to us, and together we can find the best treatment plan to help your pet remain pain-free and mobile for as long as possible 📲
If you’ve ever adopted a puppy, you’ve probably heard of canine parvovirus. This illness can be life-threatening in puppies and is one of the diseases that vaccinations protect against. 💉
Check out our video, and get in touch right away if you spot these signs on your puppy!
Have you heard of feline idiopathic cystitis? Check out our reels, and get in touch with us if you spot any of these signs on your cat. 😺
If you ever notice that your cat cannot urinate or is straining to pee and nothing comes out, this is a medical emergency, and you should bring them in right away.
