Dog Health

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Dog Health, Pet Tech

How Can I Find out What Breed My Dog Is?

This month we are looking at DNA testing, what’s involved and some of the benefits of knowing your dog’s heritage. I had never really thought much about DNA testing one of my dogs until it was all I could think…

Dog Health

How to Help Your Dog Beat the Heat & Stay Safe

With Summer on its way, we are here to help you and your dog get ready for the hot weather. Dogs pant through their paw pads and nose to help them regulate their temperature in a bid to keep cool.…

Dog Health

Alabama Rot Symptoms: Here’s What You Need to Know

As Alabama Rot continues to spread across the UK, most recently being spotted and affecting dogs in County Durham, Bolton, Plymouth, Derbyshire, Teeside and Wales, here's how to spot the symptoms of the fatal disease, Alabama Rot, also known as…

Dog eBooks, Dog Health

Fleas & Your Dog

“They say a reasonable number of fleas is good for a dog - keeps him from broodin' over being' a dog.” ~ Edward Noyes Westcott Far be it from us to disagree with Mr Westcott, but no dog – or…

Dog Health, Dog Science

Does Your Dog Suffer With Anxiety? If So, They Could Be in Pain Too

Dogs which show fear or anxiety when faced with loud or sudden noises should be routinely assessed for pain by veterinarians, after scientists in the UK and Brazil uncovered a link between the two in a new study. The scientists,…

Dog Health, Editor's Pick

How to Look After Dogs in Snow and Freezing Temperatures

As the Beast from the East meets Storm Emma and the UK continues to be battered by strong winds, snow and ice, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to keep their animals safe and warm. Here are 10 top tips…

Dog Health

TV Vet Emma Milne: ‘How Many More Generations of Animals Have to Suffer?’

With the spotlight about to shine once again on dog breeds in the show ring, we are talking about one of the biggest health issues affecting flat faced dogs today – brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (also known as BOAS). TV…

Dog Health

Canine Obesity – We Need to Talk About Killing With ‘Kindness’

In the past few years drugs companies, TV shows and book publishers have all made moves into a rapidly emerging area of the British dog ownership market. All are keen to tap into a growing trend which has been expanding…

Dog Health

Give Your Dog a Christmas Dinner, but Just Avoid These Lethal Foods

We all know there are certain foods our dogs would love to eat but we shouldn't feed them. But when you have a house full of friends and family, it can sometimes be hard to avoid others sharing small bites…

Dog Health

Tick Prevention For Dogs

A lot of us have seen a tick on our furry friends and we’re sure everyone will agree that they look revolting. They are an increasing problem in the UK, as a recent study showed that 1 in 3 dogs…