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Kamela Prevett BVM&S, MRCVS

Kamela graduated from Edinburgh University in 1997. After working at a large practice in Salisbury, Kamela decided that she preferred a closer bond with patients in a smaller practice environment so joined Cobham Veterinary Centre in January 2008. Kamela is our Consultant Vet; our go-to lady for advice if we have any medical situations.

Kamela is also our Contributing Editor on our blog page giving sensible advice and dismissing some popular myths. Please click on the links below to see what Kam is sharing with us.

Ear Infections

Ear infections in dogs are incredibly common, most involve the outer ear (also called otitis externa or OE) and are caused by bacteria.

Dog Foot Injuries

Foot injuries and problems are relatively common as dogs race around. Symptoms include lameness, licking or chewing affected paws, hair loss, saliva staining, inflammation, swelling and bleeding. A thorough clinical examination will usually diagnose the problem.

Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CrCL) disease is a very common cause of hindlimb lameness in dogs, especially medium to large breeds.

Entropion

Entropion is a condition in which the eyelids roll inwards allowing the surrounding hair to contact the surface of the eye and irritate the cornea.

Vomiting

Vomiting is a very common symptom in dogs, it is caused by many different factors, some will be self-limiting and not warrant veterinary attention, others being potentially fatal.

Diagnostic tests

Vets have an extensive range of diagnostic tools at their disposal for assisting in diagnosing a condition when it has not been possible to discover what is wrong with a patient from a clinical examination alone.

What happens when your dog goes for an operation?

Leaving your dog anywhere is often an upsetting experience but leaving them at the vets for an operation is even more stressful.

Blood Tests

Blood tests are used to learn more about your dog’s health. Blood is a mixture of cells, fluid, protein and biochemicals.

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells, and after skin cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer we see in dogs.

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea in dogs is very common and is usually caused by dietary indiscretion (eating something that they are not used to).

Skin Allergies

Dogs can be allergic to a wide range of environmental allergens including pollens, grass, moulds, house dust or storage mites and fleas.

Mast Cell Tumours

Mast cell tumours (MCT) are one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in dogs. Mast cells are a type of inflammatory cell that are normally found in the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. MCT often appear swollen and inflamed and can fluctuate in size. The vast majority of MCT occur in the skin because this is the organ that contains the most mast cells normally.

Insulinoma

An Insulinoma is a tumour of the pancreas which results in an excessive production of insulin. It can affect any dog, but large breeds are more prevalent and unfortunately these are invariably malignant tumours.

CDM

CDM (canine degenerative myelopathy) is a non-painful condition that results in a progressive paralysis of the hind limbs. It was previously known as CDRM. It is mainly seen in German Shepherd dogs, but many other breeds can be affected including Boxers, Poodles, Corgis and Retrievers.

Picking a dog to suit you!

Dogs are broadly split into 7 different groups according to similar traits and personalities.

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells, and after skin cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer we see in dogs. Lymphoma arises from a type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte. These cells are involved in fighting infections and travel all over the body, so lymphoma is often widespread.

Bladder Problems

Bladder problems are relatively common in dogs, and despite varying causes, have very similar presenting signs of blood in the urine (haematuria), difficulty or pain when urinating (dysuria), increased frequency of urination (pollakiuria) and leaking urine.

Cough

A dog coughing occasionally is not unusual, especially because they spend a lot of their walks with their noses to the ground! Sniffing is used to explore their environment as their sense of smell is much more sensitive than ours, but often means they will breathe in dust and germs.

Arthritis

Arthritis is one of the most common problems we see in dogs. It can develop at any age or breed and can be due to wear and tear, traumatic injuries, or conformational anomalies.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder seen in dogs and affects nearly 1% of the canine population. The condition can be inherited (genetic epilepsy), due to structural changes in the brain (structural epilepsy) or due to an unknown cause. Diagnosis of the type and cause of the seizures aids in the determination of a suitable therapeutic regime.

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