What is BOAS?
BOAS stands for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. This syndrome is a pathological condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats can lead to severe respiratory distress.
Whether your dog is already your best friend or you are considering getting a puppy, we have put together lots of helpful dog advice on topics such as puppy advice, neutering and vaccinations to behaviour, dietary advice, reproduction and more.
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Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, resulting in the level of glucose in the blood being too high or too low. Glucose is a crucial source of energy for cells and tissues in the body, and its levels are normally tightly controlled by the hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas.
Ear problems in dogs encompass inflammation and a range of infections and accompanying symptoms. In this article, At Shires Vets, we will delve into the factors that commonly contribute to these problems.
At Shires Vets in Staffordshire, we have created a detailed guide offering potential solutions if your dog begins to experience incontinence in their later years.
Dogs with this common skin disease will show a variable degree of itchiness. Inflamed ears, feet, belly, groin and armpits are the typical affected areas. Self-trauma from biting and scratching plus secondary bacterial and yeast infections all worsen the itchiness and can significantly affect your dog’s comfort and enjoyment of life!
Physical examination
This should be something to get your puppy used to from a young age. I will demonstrate how to do this with your puppy, being able to examine your puppy means that when they have to come to see us at Shires Vets in Staffordshire,it will be a much easier and calmer experience.
