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What is Amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to fight bacterial infections such as, chest infections, tonsillitis, pneumonia, dental abscesses, ear infections, gonorrhoea, UTI’s (urinary tract infections) and for severe cases of Salmonella poisoning. There are many brands and forms of Amoxicillin available, it can come as capsules or as a liquid that you […]

Scientists from the John Hopkins University in America have developed a blood test, called CancerSEEK, which can detect 8 types of cancer.  In a study published in the journal Science, 1005 patients with cancer that had not spread were given the blood test, it was able to detect around 70% of the cancers. The test […]

Abscesses can be nasty, especially in pets. Spotting the signs and symptoms is the key to ensuring they don’t cause serious health issues. They can be prevalent in dogs who spend a lot of time outdoors. Dogs like to explore, which can put them in environments where they may be exposed to sharp objects, including […]

What is Kidney Disease? The kidneys perform many essential tasks. They filter out toxins and waste products from the blood which are then excreted from the body as urine. The kidneys help control blood pressure by regulating concentrations of salts and water in the body as well as producing hormones which aid the production of […]

What is gum disease? Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, causes inflammation and infection of the gums and dental bones which surround and support the teeth. It can cause chronic pain, receding gums, tooth loss and in severe cases, bone loss and a risk of heart disease, kidney disease and liver disease. What are […]

A rare condition that be life threatening, it usually occurs after a viral infection such as the flu or chickenpox. It causes swelling in the brain and liver damage and usually affects children and teenagers.

What is Aspirin?  Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid as its generic name is a common medicine that has many uses. The active ingredient in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, is a derivative of salicin, which occurs naturally in the bark and leaves of trees such as the willow tree. Aspirin in various forms has been in use since […]

What is Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is a commonly used painkiller which comes from a group of drugs called NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Another drug commonly found in this group is aspirin. Ibuprofen can be used to ease mild to moderate pain, for example if you have any dental pain, back pain, headaches or period pains. Ibuprofen […]

What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection spread via the urine of infected animals such as rats, wildlife and dogs. Although there are over 200 known strains (serovar) around the world, only 8 effect dogs and cats with only 2 commonly found in the UK. Weil’s Disease is a strain of Leptospirosis with the […]

If you’re concerned your cat may have contracted a Feline Calicivirus Infection, you can find the answers and information you seek here.  At Home Health UK, we are the experts on health and well-being for both people and pets, and it is our mission to supply the information and health tests you need to live […]

What is Ehrlichiosis? Ehrlichiosis is a disease caused by a type of bacteria called Ehrlichia and is commonly transmitted by ticks. The disease is also known as ‘tracker dog disease’, ‘tropical canine pancytopenia’, ‘canine hemorrhagic fever’ and ‘canine typhus’. Ehrlichia bacteria initially infects white blood cells. What are the symptoms? The symptoms and severity of […]

What is canine leishmanial (LSH)? Canine leishmaniasis (LSH) is a disease transmitted by Sandfly Mosquitoes (sandflies). The mosquito carries the Leishmania parasite in the blood of an infected dog it has bitten and transmits it to another. What are the symptoms of canine leishmania? Symptoms can start to appear from any time between one month to […]