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Pet Health Direct

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This podcast is aimed at pet owners and provides information on how to keep your pet healthy as well as information on different diseases and health problems that you may face with your pet.

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00:10:21

Skin problems

Pet Health Direct ·

2023/07/27

A variety of skin problems can affect dogs and cats, including allergies, bacterial and fungalinfections, and parasite infestations. Most skin problems in pets are curable or manageable, so if your pet seems itchy or has skin that doesn't look healthy, contact your veterinarian. It is important to have your veterinarian examine your pet to determine the cause of the problem. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Felis and provides information to help cat owners understand more

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00:03:33

Feeding your hamster a healthy diet

Pet Health Direct ·

2023/07/27

You should ensure your hamster has access to good quality food and fresh, clean water at all times. The exact nutritional requirements of the hamster are not known, but in the wild they are ‘omnivores’ meaning that they eat both vegetarian food (plants, fruit, vegetables and seeds) and animal protein (usually insects). Unfortunately, most hamster mixes are entirely vegetable matter, without any animal protein; many of these mixes are also very low in some vitamins and substances called ‘essential

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00:02:04

Dental problems in hamsters

Pet Health Direct ·

2023/07/19

Hamsters’ incisor (front, gnawing) teeth grow continuously throughout their life; as is true for all rodents. The incisors receive continuous wear as the uppers and lowers contact each other, preventing overgrowth. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Exotis and provides information to help cat owners understand more about this condition. Select this link to read more information about the health and welfare of your Hamster

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00:11:22

Antibiotic treatment

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/07/15

Since the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Flemming in 1928, antibiotics have saved millions of lives, in both human and veterinary medicine. They are an invaluable tool used against many diseases and are incredibly useful in veterinary as well as human medicine. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Felis and provides information to help cat owners understand more about this condition. Select this link to read more information about the health and welfare of your cat

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00:05:13

Conjunctivitis in cats

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/07/15

If your cat has a sore or red eye, or there is discharge from the eye then it is important to seek veterinary advice. Your cat may have an infection in the eye but this can also be caused by foreign body (such as a grass seed) caught under the eyelid. It is important that diseases of the eye are treated quickly to prevent any permanent damage being done. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Felis and provides information to help cat owners understand more about this condition. Select

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00:07:19

It's an emergency

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/07/14

Immediate veterinary attention can mean the difference between life and death for an injured dog after all but the most minor of accidents. Getting your dog to the vet's clinic (where all the necessary equipment is on hand) is quicker and gives the dog a better chance than calling the vet out to the scene of the accident. The most important thing to remember in an emergency is - don't panic! - this could cause further anxiety for an already frightened animal and it wastes valuable time. This

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00:07:18

All about anaesthesia

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/07/14

Anaesthesia is a subject that often worries many owners, but many pets will undergo an anaesthetic during their lifetime. It is important to therefore have an understanding of the subject. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Canis and provides information to help you understand more about the health and welfare of your dog Select this link to read more information about the health and welfare of your dog.

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00:05:55

Dental Disease

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/07/14

Dental disease is very common in cats and dogs. Surveys show that after the age of three years, about seven out of ten pets have some kind of tooth disorders. If left unattended these may cause irreversible damage to the dog's teeth, gums and jaw bones. Dental disease can be prevented by stopping the build up of plaque. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Canis and provides information to help you understand more about the health and welfare of your dog Select this link to read more

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00:05:32

X-rays and Ultrasound

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/07/14

Veterinary medicine has made many advances in the last 10 years and many local veterinary practices will now be able to perform x-ray and ultrasound examinations. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Canis and provides information to help you understand more about the health and welfare of your dog Select this link to read more information about the health and welfare of your dog.

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00:04:27

Adder bites in dogs

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/07/12

The European adder (Vipera berus berus) is the only venomous snake native to the UK. It is also found across northern Europe and Asia, but not in Ireland. Adders vary in colour; males can be grey to white and the females are shades of brown or copper. The adder can be recognised by its black/brown zig-zag down its back and a V-shaped marking on the head. Adults grow up to 60 cm in length. The European adder is not an aggressive snake and only bites when provoked. Bites rarely occur during the winter

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00:06:27

Vomiting and diarrhoea

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/03/15

Vomiting and diarrhoea are very common in dogs. Both are symptoms of other conditions rather than diseases in their own right and there is a vast range of dog diseases in which diarrhoea and/or vomiting may occur. In many cases the problem may be successfully treated without ever pinpointing the actual cause. However, the information that you give your vet may be vital in deciding whether the case is serious enough to need further detailed investigations. This episode is taken from Vetstream's

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00:06:54

Worm Control

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/03/15

All pets will be affected by worms at some stage in their life and many will be re-infected unless they are given regular, routine worming treatment. Getting rid of worms is relatively simple and inexpensive so regular treatment is strongly recommended, particularly as some types of worm can be passed onto humans. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Canis and provides information to help you understand more about the health and welfare of your dog Select this link to read more

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00:07:03

All about fleas

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/03/15

Fleas are the most common parasite in dogs and every dog is likely to be infected at some stage in its life. However, with the advent of modern products it is possible to prevent fleas from becoming a problem in your household. Working closely with your vet, who will give you advice on how to use these products effectively, you will be able to stop these nasty little insects making a meal of your pet and you! This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Canis and provides information to help

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00:08:37

Alabama rot (cutaneous and renal glomerular...

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/02/13

In recent years a new disease affecting dogs has been recognised in the UK. Cases most commonly appear between November and May, suggesting a possible winter seasonality.Ithas been reported in many counties across the UK.The disease wasfirst recognised in America in the 1980s where it was called 'Alabama rot' (or 'Greenetrack disease'), after the state and greyhound racing track where it was first seen. The correct name for Alabama Rot is cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (abbreviated to

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00:03:09

Feeding your tortoise

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/02/03

Most tortoises are herbivores; this means that they eat a diet made up of leafy vegetables.This episode will help you understadn what your tortoise needs to eat. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Exotis and provides information to help you understand more about the health and welfare of your tortoise Select this link to read more information about the health and welfare of your tortoise.

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00:03:27

The hibernating tortoise

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/02/03

Many species of tortoises need to hibernate. Hibernation is a way of escaping weather or conditions that are too poor to live in. Some tortoises hibernate to avoid very hot weather and others hibernate to escape very cold weather. Many African tortoises do not hibernate so once again, it is important to understand the type of tortoise you have bought and research your species. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Exotis and provides information to help you understand more about the

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00:08:33

Housing your tortoise

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/02/03

Tortoises need either a vivarium or a tortoise table to live in. It is best to get the house and furnishings from a specialist reptile shop. Vivariums made of glass or plastic are a good idea as these materials are easy to clean. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Exotis and provides information to help you understand more about the health and welfare of your tortoise Select this link to read more information about the health and welfare of your tortoise.

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00:05:05

Nutritional disease in tortoises

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/02/03

Nutritional diseases are caused by an incorrect diet. They can occur if fed too much or too little of the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed to maintain good health. A good balanced and varied diet is required. Nutritional disease is commonly seen in tortoises, but it is preventable. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Exotis and provides information to help you understand more about the health and welfare of your tortoise Select this link to read more information about

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00:07:21

Housing your lizard

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/02/02

You will need to buy a vivarium for your lizard to use as his house. It is best to get this (and also the things that you put inside it) from a specialist reptile shop. Vivariums made of glass or plastic are a good idea as these materials are easy to clean. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Exotis and provides information to help you understand more about the health and welfare of your lizard Select this link to read more information about the health and welfare of your lizard.

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00:06:07

Lizards as pets

Pet Health Direct ·

2021/02/02

Buying a pet and looking after it is a huge responsibility. As a pet owner you have to make sure that your pet has a suitable environment to live that allows it to express natural behaviours like they would in the wild. Correct nutrition is also important as well as lots of loving care and attention, allowing you to notice when your pet is not feeling well and may need to be taken to the vet. This episode is taken from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Exotis and provides information to help you understand

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