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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Oct 3, 20210 min read
Why Is Microchipping Your Pet Important?
Microchipping - permanent identification of your dog In many countries, stray dogs and cats are a big problem, with lots of money each...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Sep 19, 20215 min read
What is spay (Ovariohysterectomy, spay, neuter, sterilization)?
Introduction Spay, also known as Ovariohysterectomy, neuter or sterilization, refers to the surgical removal of both ovaries and uterus...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Sep 6, 20213 min read
Why is neutering (sterilization) of pets necessary?
Neutering is from the Latin word neuter that refers to the removal of an animal's reproductive system.
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Aug 24, 20213 min read
Can Avocados Cause Poisoning in Animals?
Introduction There are over 150 varieties of avocados worldwide, and in Kenya, we have over 40 varieties. Commercially, however, two...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Aug 9, 20215 min read
Breast cancer in dogs and cats
Introduction Breast cancer occurs most commonly in older, intact female pets. While the cause of breast cancer is unknown, hormones are...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Are there risks of cannabis poisoning in pets?
Introduction Cannabis refers to the psychoactive substances drawn from the dried leaves and flowers of the plant Cannabis sativa, the...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Jul 26, 20213 min read
Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) in Dogs
Synonym(s): Hemp, Hashish, Ganja, Mary Jane, Pot, Grass, CBD, THC, Weed, Marihuana Introduction Marijuana comes from the plant Cannabis...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
May 2, 20214 min read
Tick fever (Babesiosis; Piroplasmosis)
What is babesiosis? Babesiosis is a serious and fatal disease of dogs caused by microscopic parasites called babesia. There are two ...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Apr 25, 20217 min read
What is Glaucoma in Dogs & Cats?
and Introduction Fluid usually surrounds the structures inside the eye, e.g. the iris and lens. Normally, the movement of fluid through...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Mar 31, 20215 min read
Epilepsy (Seizures)
Introduction Seizures (epilepsy, convulsions) in a dog can be very frightening. Although they are not uncommon in dogs many of them only...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Pregnancy Management in the Bitch
What is pregnancy? Pregnancy is the period from conception to delivery and usually takes about 63-65 days. Pregnancy may be: Planned and...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Mar 2, 20214 min read
Eclampsia (Puerperal Hypocalcemia in Small Animals)
What does Eclampsia mean? Eclampsia refers to a state of convulsions during pregnancy or immediately after birth. What does Puerperal...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Feb 21, 20216 min read
Miscarriage, Abortion, Loss of Pregnancy in Cats and Dogs
What is miscarriage in cats and dogs? Clinically, miscarriage is pregnancy loss What is abortion? Abortion is well-defined as the...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Feb 1, 20215 min read
Pyometra/Pyometritis – An Emergency!!!
Overview Pyometra is a disease condition common in un-neutered female dogs that demands a major surgery as treatment. Though profoundly...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Dec 26, 20203 min read
What is Canine Parvovirus (CPV) Disease?
Introduction Canine parvovirus disease is a serious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract of young dogs. There are two types of...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Dec 26, 20204 min read
Kennel Cough (Acute Tracheobronchitis)
What is kennel cough? Kennel cough is a common upper respiratory tract disease caused by multiple infectious agents, complicated by...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Dec 25, 20204 min read
Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs
Chocolate Poisoning Chocolate poisoning is a common problem in dogs. The signs can range from a simple stomach upset to life-threatening...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Dec 5, 20203 min read
Canine Coronavirus (CCoV)
What is Canine coronavirus? Canine coronavirus is a member of a virus group that causes illness in humans, cats, dogs, pigs and many...
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Sep 15, 20204 min read
Chronic Pain Management in Cats & Dogs | Part 1 (Overview)
Chronic pain is not a singular disease. It takes on many different forms and occurs for many various reasons, with a variety of specific dep
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Dr Andrew Matole, BVetMed, MSc
Aug 8, 20203 min read
Travelling with your pet
Introduction Pet travel and tourism have increased as the years' progress. Pet travel increases the risk of spreading both parasitic...
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