Greencross Vets
Demodectic mange, commonly just called mange, is a condition of the skin of dogs. It’s caused by mites called ‘Demodex Canis’, which live in the hair follicles. Infestation of the mites causes skin inflammation and hair loss. The mites are extremely contagious and can be transferred to humans as well as other animals. Diagnosis The…
Hyperadrenocorticoidism (HA) is a disorder caused by excessive secretion of glucocorticoids (Cortisone) from the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are small glands that lie in the abdominal cavity, close to the kidneys. They are responsible for secreting, amongst other things, the hormones Cortisol and Adrenaline. HA is a common disorder of dogs and is quite…
