Why Does My Dog Have Flaky Skin?
Winter can bring many challenges for dogs and, just like us, dry skin is one of the more common ailments the cold weather can inflict. It’s not just Winter or a change in weather that can be the underlying cause…
Dog Health
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Extend Your Dog’s Life: 100 Ways To Help Your Dog Live Longer
There’s only one problem with dogs, they’re here for a good time, not a long time. To the man or woman who can create a dog capable of living 100 years, I’d give you everything I ever owned or wanted…
How Do Online Veterinary Consultations Work?
Online veterinary consultations have become more popular since the outbreak of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions. In this guide we explain how online veterinary consultations work for dog owners who are worried about their pet’s health and want peace of mind…
Are Conkers Poisonous To Dogs?
My dog ate a conker, should I be worried? Are conkers poisonous to dogs? Conkers are poisonous to dogs if chewed and eaten due to the presence of gallotannins, a harmful mix of acids. If swallowed whole by dogs conkers…
Hydrotherapy For Dogs: Does it Work & What Are The Benefits?
Hydrotherapy for dogs is the use of water for the treatment of injury or mobility problems. Using hydrotherapy allows dogs to take part in controlled swimming exercise which can be particularly beneficial to joints, muscles and limbs as they recover…
Can Dogs Be Short Sighted? (Watch This Video)
Have you ever considered that your dog may need glasses? No, probably because you’ve never seen a dog wearing glasses. But if you think about all of the marvellous miracle cures we have for dogs – such as carts and…
Why Does My Dog Throw Up In The Morning?
The most probable reason why your dog is throwing up in the morning is a symptom of something called bilious vomiting syndrome. Starting the day having to clean up vomit while worrying aloud “why does my dog throw up in…
Can My Dog Get Fleas in Winter?
Dogs can get fleas in winter and cold weather because fleas are resilient little critters and because most modern homes have central heating, so even if it’s cold outside fleas can thrive inside a house just as effectively as if…
Can Dogs Have Tourette’s Syndrome?
Readers of the K9 Magazine Dogosaurus may well be benefiting from being able to label the odd behaviours that our dogs present. We like to apply names to the often funny and sometimes strange behaviours our dog’s exhibit. It certainly…
Best Products To Help Your Dog Lose Weight
Have you noticed your dog has maybe piled on a few pounds in 2020? If so, you’re not alone. Given how disruptive the year has been, many owners have reported their dog has gained weight. Also, find more natural health…
6 Easy Ways to Save Money on Pet Insurance
Every pet owner thinks about this at this point. Things are fine right now, but what should you do if your pet all of a sudden needs emergency pet care? Insurance would be a very good way to try to…
5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe This Easter
Easter is just around the corner and as we enter the first half of spring, with new flowers bursting through in our gardens, it’s worth remembering that the new season also brings new dangers for pets. From treats like chocolate…
How Often Should I Worm My Dog?
How often should a dog be treated for worms? You might think the answer is a straight number or dependent on whether your dog actually has worms in the first place. Not so. Here, you'll see why.
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Coronavirus in Dogs: Can Dogs Get Coronavirus?
As concerns about coronavirus increase, more pet owners are starting to not only worry about their own health and that of elderly relatives but for their whole family, dogs and cats included. And so we asked for veterinary expertise on…
Dog Dental Care: How to Look After Your Dog’s Teeth
A pretty smile might not be at the top of your dog’s priority list, but dog dental care should be on yours because a dog’s mouth is their gateway to overall health and wellbeing. Dogs use their teeth for more…
Kidney Disease in Dogs
Kidney disease in dogs is something that owners of older dogs have to be aware of. Hearing a vet hand down the diagnosis that our dog is suffering from kidney failure can be a devastating ordeal for any dog owner…
Dog Symptom Checker: Could It Be Arthritis?
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, it becomes a mission to identify the problem as soon as possible to help them feel…
What Is Alabama Rot?
Alabama Rot was first spotted in the UK in 2012 but has been active in the US since the late 1980s. Over the last few years, more and more cases have come to light and to date, more than 100…