Signs of heart failure in dogs
Congestive heart failure is the inability of the heart to provide adequate circulation to meet the body’s needs. It is the end result...
Why you should spay your dog or cat
Τhe spaying of a female cat or dog is an abdominal surgery that involves the removal of both the ovaries and uterus. There are a number...
Canine Leishmaniasis
What is Leishmaniasis? Leishmaniasis is an infection caused by the parasite Leishmania infantum. It is transmitted by the bite of an...
Canine Ehrlichiosis (Tick-borne disease in dogs)
Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne infectious disease of dogs. The organism most commonly responsible for this disease is a rickettsial...
Heartworm disease in dogs
Heartworm disease is upsetting to think about, more frustrating is that it is preventable. We see dogs every year testing positive for...
Bloat in dogs
“Bloat” or Gastric dilation–volvulus (GDV), is a life-threatening condition in which the stomach fills with air and becomes twisted. GDV...
Cherry Eye in dogs
“Cherry eye" is a common term for prolapse of the third eyelid gland. Dogs have a 'third eyelid' that contains a tear gland and is...
Pine Processionary Caterpillars - a life-threatening danger to pets
The Pine Processionary Caterpillars (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) can be widely found on Corfu island in late winter to early spring and pose...
Harvest Mites
The end of summer and the begging of autumn is the time of year when harvest mites (Neotrombicula autumnalis) can cause skin problems to...
Why does my pet have bad breath?
For many dog and cat owners, one of the most common complaints is bad breath in their pets. Bad breath is usually an indication of some...
