Dog health advice from K9 Magazine’s trusted experts. Keep your dog happy & healthy with our detailed canine health guides.
For the majority of dog owners who share their lives with a female dog, the topic of spaying is one the biggest decisions we’ll make regarding their health. The decision to voluntarily put a healthy dog forward for surgery that…
The eye, in dogs, as in all animals, is the most specialised of the sensory organs. As such, it is highly sensitive to trauma, infection and disease, both acquired and hereditary. Because dogs can’t tell their owners when they are…
With winter comes snow, mud and dirty dogs! Taking the proper precautions to care for your dog in the cold winter months can not only help to extend their life, but they’ll also be sure to thank you by stomping…
With the winter temperatures beginning to kick in, homeowners across the country will crank up the heating to ensure their homes are cosy and warm. But now, vets warn that central heating could prompt a flea infestation to erupt in…
While it might not be the most exciting part of owning a dog, your four-legged friend’s poo can tell you a lot about their health. Normal, healthy dog poo tends to be firm and a little moist. Making yourself familiar…
If you notice that your dog is having trouble pooping, they could be constipated. Here are the most common symptoms, and what you can do to help your dog get back to their normal self. Constipation is normally defined in…
Could your home be at risk from fleas this autumn as the weather cools outside and we automatically turn the dial on the central heating up? That’s what pet experts are asking you to consider as new research released by…
Acorns fall from oak trees between September and November and are an important source of food for many birds and some mammals, such as squirrels, but for many animals – including our beloved dogs – they are extremely poisonous, and…
As our dogs age, one of the more visible signs of their years beginning to catch up with them is the gradual lack of mobility, something that many senior dogs display. Caring for and understanding our dog’s joints can have…
Canine Cushing’s syndrome is a chronic illness that, if left untreated it can rapidly and severely affect your dog’s quality of life and can lead to a range of more severe health problems and in certain cases can cause fatal…
written by Simon Foden You are playing fetch with your two-year-old Chihuahua when all of a sudden, he cries in pain and you notice that he starts to limp with his lower back leg. He skips on the other three…
Normally, when Summer kicks into gear I don’t know about you but I feel a jolt of excitement. The warmer weather almost makes the days feel a little more hopeful and you can’t help but wake in a good mood.…
Looking after a dog that has an illness requires varying levels of care depending on the situation and severity. Jess Buskirk had to take steps to alter her lifestyle to accommodate her dog, Luke, when she discovered he had epilepsy,…
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 canine osteoarthritis and…
A raw diet will help your dog lose weight if it is balanced, your dog is otherwise healthy and receives the correct amount of exercise for their breed, age and individual metabolic rate. The raw dog food revolution has been…
Anyone who’s ever suffered with the stress and discomfort of toothache or problems with their gums will empathise with the poor dog who, after all, has only got his mouth as a means to pick things up, communicate, eat and…
Recognising and understanding the early warning signs of canine heart problems can be life-saving. Your dog’s heart is responsible for pumping blood to all body parts. It goes without saying, heart problems in dogs are not something to take a…
