Fading Puppy Syndrome This is a condition where puppies begin to deteriorate and die within a few days of birth. The causes of this condition are not well understood, however, inadequate availability of colostrum to puppies, little or lack of milk production from the bitch leading to hypoglycemia, low birth…
Bladder stones in dogs and cats There are times when minerals that are usual in dogs and cats urine clump together to form stones, also called urinary calculi or bladder stones. The cause for formation of these stones is contributed by the pH of the urine, which is influenced by…
Occurrence, treatment protocols, and outcomes of colic in horses within Nairobi County, Kenya Anderson Gitari, James Nguhiu, Vijay Varma and Eddy Mogoa : Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Received: 16-05-2017, Accepted: 15-09-2017, Published online: 23-10-2017 doi:…
Adopting a puppy, pitfalls to avoid. Acquiring a puppy from breeders especially for the new dog owners is normally an exciting experience. Clients visits to my surgery brimming with an array of questions that range from vaccinations, diet, and training to general care of puppy. It is quite responsible for…
Evaluation of physical and clinical variables as prognostic indicator in a horse with intestinal volvulus CASE REPORT Authors : *Gitari Anderson and Vijay S Varma The Andys Veterinary Hospital ABSTRACT This report presents a case of intestinal volvulus in a 3 year old thoroughbred horse. The horse was diagnosed clinically…
Hyperadrenocorticism or Cushing’s disease in Dogs. This disease, also known as Cushing syndrome, is the most common endocrine disease in dogs and it is due to excess cortisol in the body. This excess cortisol can be derived from dogs own body or it can be as a result of treatment…
Pica in Dogs Stones from an xray in a puppy at The Andys Veterinary Hospital Dogs especially puppies love to chew lots of inedible things like shoes, rocks, just to mention a few, can bring deleterious health complications that might need urgent medical attention. This condition where dogs eat inedible…
Recommended guidelines for vaccinations in Dogs and Cats. One of the frequently asked question at our veterinary hospital is the one related to vaccinations. Many pet owners know that their pet’s need vaccinations, deworming and parasite control, however, the time of administering these preventative exercises becomes a bit hazy and…
Bladder stones in dogs and cats These are stones which vary in size from being microscopic sandy particles to large visible stones lodged somewhere along the urinary system in dogs and cats. These stones are formed as a result of minerals in urine that are clumped up together to form…
FAQs at The Andys Veterinary Hospital When do dogs and cats get their first vaccination? Puppies and kittens get their first vaccinations at 6 weeks of age. This will follow with a series of vaccinations until they are 4 months of age. Thereafter, they are given annual boosters for the…
