Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a prevalent neurological disorder among French Bulldogs due to their genetic predisposition as a chondrodystrophic breed. A Finnish study on the recurrence of IVDD in French Bulldogs revealed that over half of those with a previous episode of IVDD experienced a recurrence. Notably, young French Bulldogs are particularly prone to
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is caused by a mutation of the commonly seen feline coronavirus (FCoV). Cats either die or have to be euthanised within a few days after the detection of the disease. The “Remdesivir” a drug authorized by EMA for the treatment of COVID-19, provides hope with several optimistic results reported by research
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BSAVA PetSavers-funded research at the University of Liverpool (the Old Age Pets (OAP) research project) aimed to help vets and clients provide the best care for senior and geriatric dogs. The research showed that many owners find it difficult to know what are ‘normal’ age-related changes or whether signs indicate possible disease that would benefit
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ESCCAP (European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites) is delighted to announce the completion of its diagnostics guideline: Parasitological Diagnosis in Cats, Dogs and Equines. This guideline is intended for use by veterinary professionals who carry out routine diagnostic procedures in their practice for the detection of parasitic infections, and for those who submit samples regularly
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