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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
We’ve all heard about the benefits of oil in a dog’s diet, fish oil specifically. But what do you do if your dog, like our very own Christopher, has shown an intolerance to fish oils? Unless you’ve been in hiding, you…
There are many reasons why you need to know if your dog has fleas. Aside from the impact on your dog’s health, who really wants to picture that bloodthirsty bogeyman in the shape of a hitchhiking flea crawling around your…
One of the questions we’re asked most often by new dog owners is ‘what can I do if my dog gets car sick?’. Whether you are taking your dog away or just taking a trip to the vets, there are…
It’s a question many dog owners will ask, particularly as the weather warms up and in short, the answer is yes. But how, where and why is much more interesting than the simplicity of the answer. While dogs pant to…
Hemangiosarcoma grows rapidly and is a type of cancer that primarily forms in the blood vessels of dogs, but can also develop in humans and other animals, such as horses or cats. Sadly, fewer types of canine cancers are as…
As the weather turns warmer our diets begin to change adapting to the sunnier days and often our meals will include more of the season’s fresh fruit and vegetables. With more seasonal foods at home, you might find yourself tempted…
Like humans, a dog’s skin is their biggest organ. If you have noticed your dog scratching a little more than normal, it could be a sign that something’s wrong. But it can be easily solved once you know what their…
Probiotics for dogs are being talked about more frequently than ever as it seems more people are now taking the supplement to improve their own gut health. So, it got us thinking: can canine probiotics improve your dog’s well-being too?…
As we prepare for the New Year, you might have already decided one of your goals for the year ahead will be to get out and about more with your dog – and we don’t blame you. The fresh air…
