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• Von Willebrand's Disease

  von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder of both man and animals. It is caused by a deficiency in the amount of a protein needed to help platelets (a blood cell used in clotting) seal broken blood vessels.

• Von Willebrands Disease - Tests and Procedures

  Von Willebrands (VWD) disease is a very common inherited bleeding disorder affecting man and animals. It is due to a deficiency of a special protein known as VWD factor antigen.

• Weight Loss Supplements

  An epidemic of obesity in both humans and companion animals has spawned a large trade in weight loss supplements. A number of supplements have been proposed to assist with weight loss in people and possibly animals.

• Wet Eczema

  This is more accurately described as acute moist dermatitis. It is commonly known as wet eczema, hot spot eczema or summer eczema.

• What Is Cancer?

  Cancer is a disorder of cell growth (uncontrolled cell division) that results in an abnormal mass of tissue without a purpose. The growth exceeds that of normal tissue, is un-coordinated and persists after the cause has gone.

• Whipworms

  Whipworms, Trichuris vulpis are intestinal parasites which are about 7 cm long. They live in the large intestine (caecum and colon) of dogs where they cause severe irritation to the lining of these organs.

• White Willow Bark

  White willow bark is the source from which the basis for aspirin was originally extracted. It is often used as a natural substitute for aspirin in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, and in the prevention of blood clots.

• Whole Food Supplements or Glandular Therapy for Pets

  Whole tissue supplements and glandular therapies involve feeding glands, organs or tissues from healthy animals to patients.

• Why Do Cats Groom?

  The classic battle with the hairball explains how meticulous and clean cats are. It can seem like cats spend all their time sleeping and grooming. Our furry friends clean themselves by licking a specific area with their tongue or licking their paw and wiping it over a certain area. Their tongue is quite rough in texture, as this helps to remove loose hair or dirt. Did you know that cats can spend up to 50% of their day grooming themselves? If you have noticed that your cat has been cleaning themselves more than usual, then it could be an underlying medical issue.

• Wobbler Syndrome (Cervical Spondylopathy)

  Cervical spondylopathy or Canine wobbler syndrome is a problem affecting the neck bones of large breed dogs, particularly Great Danes and Dobermanns.