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  • Eye Tumours - Intra-Orbital Except Melanomas

    These are tumours arising from structures within the eye. They tend to result in an increase in the internal pressure (glaucoma), which then leads to blindness.

  • Eye Tumours - Melanomas in Cats

    Melanocytic tumours are formed by abnormal melanocytes. Melanocytoma is a benign (non-spreading) melanoma. Malignant (spreading) tumours are sometimes called melanoma or more specifically malignant melanoma or melanosarcoma.

  • Eye Tumours - Melanomas in Dogs

    Melanocytic tumours are formed by abnormal melanocytes. Melanocytoma is a benign (non-spreading) melanoma. Malignant (spreading) tumours are sometimes called 'melanoma' or more specifically malignant melanoma or melanosarcoma.

  • Eyelid Problems - Ectropion

    Ectropion is an out-turning of the lower eyelid. It is the opposite of entropion where the eyelids roll inwards.

  • Eyelid Problems - Entropion

    Entropion is inturning or inversion of the eyelid. It is frequently only the lower lid that is involved although both lids can be affected in Shar Peis and Chow Chows.

  • Fading Puppy Syndrome

    This describes a condition in which puppies are apparently normal at birth but fail to grow and die up to fourteen days later.

  • Faeces and Urine Analyses

    Faeces and urine analyses are relatively simple but important tests that are often carried out in-house (i.e. not sent away to specialist laboratories).

  • Feline Chlamydiosis (Chlamydophila)

    Feline chlamydiosis is caused by a bacterium-like organism. Because chlamydia lives inside cells of the body and is not able to survive for long in the environment, spread of infection relies on direct or close contact with an infected cat. The bacterium primarily infects the conjunctiva (the delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering the edges of the eyeballs) causing inflammation (conjunctivitis). Since chlamydia is a bacterial infection, it can be successfully treated with a course of oral antibiotics.

  • Feline Eosinophilic Granulomas

    Feline eosinophilic granulomas are peculiar lesions which may be found in cats affecting the skin and other sites. The most common site for these lesions is on the lips, usually the upper lips, where they appear as ulcers. The most common method used to treat eosinophilic granulomas is to use corticosteroids. Some forms of eosinophilic granuloma prove more difficult to treat and in such cases your vet might decide to use additional treatments.

  • Feline Fibrosarcoma and Sarcoid

    Fibrosarcoma is a tumour originating from the fibroblasts of the skin and subcutaneous connective tissue. The feline sarcoid is a subtype of tumour that is caused by a papilloma (wart) virus.