Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs
What is Sebaceous Adenitis? Sebaceous Adenitis is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the sebaceous glands which are responsible for producing the substance that keeps the skin supple and coat soft. It is unknown what causes Sebaceous Adenitis in dogs, but the inflammation of these glands lead to a poor coat, with issues including hair […]
Pododermatitis in Dogs
What is Pododermatitis in Dogs? Pododermatitis in Dogs, also known as Canine Pedal Furunculosis, is a term used to describe inflammation that affects the skin of the feet in dogs. The condition often causes swollen, red, itchy feet, which can become painful over time, and in severe cases, can result in dogs becoming lame. Pododermatitis […]
Otitis in Dogs and Cats
What is Otitis in Dogs and Cats? Otitis is an all encompassing term for ear disease in cats and dogs, which can be caused by parasites, foreign bodies (like grass seeds) and allergic skin disease, which results in Inflammation of both the skin of the ear flap and also the skin lining the ear canals. […]
Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome
What is Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome? Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome is an allergic skin disease in cats, brought on by environmental or food allergens. It can also present as a secondary condition to other diseases. FASS typically affects the skin, gut, and respiratory system. The condition presents with multiple patterns, which may include overgrooming, head […]
What’s Happening at Knutsford Veterinary Surgery
Knutsford Veterinary Surgery is undergoing an operation of its own! Exciting things are happening at Knutsford Vets. Keep reading to learn all about what’s going on at the surgery and all of the new benefits that you and your pet can enjoy in the coming months. What’s New – We’re Expanding This year, we’re expanding […]
Cutaneous Vasculitis
What is Cutaneous Vasculitis? Cutaneous Vasculitis is not a disease in its own right, rather it is seen as a reaction pattern in the skin. In cats and dogs, the term is commonly used to refer to a variety of skin conditions that are caused by a fast increase in white blood cells (a key […]
Anal Furunculosis in Dogs
What is Anal Furunculosis in Dogs? Canine Anal Furunculosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease that results in ulceration of the perianal tissues, and progressive development of sinus tracts around the circumference of the anus. This is an intensely painful condition for dogs, and is often accompanied by both straining and crying out when defecating, persistent […]
Pet Food Allergies
What are Food Allergies in Pets? Food allergies in cats and dogs are allergic responses to food that they have ingested. This isn’t like food allergies in humans, which may cause anaphylaxis shock, but instead usually presents with vomiting, diarrhoea, or with skin problems such as itching or recurrent infections. All of this is due […]
Pemphigus Foliaceus in Pets
What is Pemphigus Foliaceus? Pemphigus Foliaceus is an autoimmune skin disease that occurs when the immune system attacks normal, healthy cells and structures of the body, as if they are diseased cells that should be fought off. The immune system specifically targets the “links” between the cells of the skin, which results in blisters, pus-filled […]