Acupuncture is a non-painful procedure to stimulate healing and pain-relief without drugs. It is used extensively in veterinary practices throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA. Dogs, cats and horses have all benefited from its gentle...

Karen Norling is no stranger to the diseases that can befall our canines. A dog owner for many years, she has experienced her fair share first hand with her beloved dog, Oreo, as she recalls here. My...

Lungworm, also known as angiostrongylus vasorum, is a fairly recent addition to the collection of UK parasites affecting our pets, and is unfortunately the most serious parasitic threat to the health of dogs in the UK, as...

Teeth play a larger part in the culture of airs than one may think. In Japan, women cover their mouth when laughing in order to elude the stigma attached to unattractive teeth. Americans, although infamous for their...

Everyday millions of dog owners are left puzzled and perplexed by the behaviour of their pets. Here we tackle three of the most frequently posed canine questions as requested by K9 Magazine readers. …. Pant? Unlike us,...

There are many differing opinions as to the causes and treatments of what is now viewed as an Epidemic of Canine Skin Disorders, the itching, scratching and chewing commonly referred to as “Summer Itch Hot Spots”. These...

As your dog gets older, his routine, habits and lifestyle will change to adjust to the change in pace but there are certain steps you can take to ensure that he enjoys the highest possible quality of...

Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. About 20% of dogs will suffer from it during their lifetime.  The most commonly affected joints are the hip, knee and elbow joints. There are a number of myths surrounding...

No one likes to think their dog is in pain, but when you notice something isn’t right and you fear your pet is suffering you will be keen to identify the problem as soon as possible to...

The day your dog is diagnosed with a disease can be a scary day. However in the case of osteoarthritis, if you follow a care plan for canine joint health, you can manage the disease. Taking a...

Joint aids can be given to your dog as an aid to reduce the signs and symptoms of canine osteoarthritis. Their purpose is to help restore the joint to good health by improving the consistency of the...

It has been revealed that vet practices are some of the most profitable types of small business in the UK. Even more profitable it would appear than financial advisers. The success is partly down to advances in...

As part of Total Pet Health Month, in partnership with flea and tick control from Norbrook, we’ve compiled some of your most frequently asked questions to put to Rebekah Dudek, Veterinary Advisor for Norbrook Laboratories. Q. I’m...

Now that summer is here you may have been inspired by the plethora of sporting events on show to get active. One of the key ingredients to successfully getting in shape is finding something that isn’t a...

Dear K9 Magazine, I own a six year old Bull Dog bitch. Recently her energy levels seemed to have dropped and she seems to have trouble mounting the stairs and getting on to the sofa. She is...