Your dog's health

Dog health advice and tips.

Food fact v Food fiction
In our new series, Dr Jacqueline Boyd takes a closer look at canine nutrition and how to choose what’s best for your…
Your dog's health
Sores between the toes
VIcky Payne answers one readers concern for his Staffordshire Bull Terrier and cysts between the toes.
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Water - the elixir of your dogs life
Despite its life-giving properties, all too often the impact of water on the health of our dogs is overlooked, as Dr…
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Can dogs eat chocolate?
Ever wondered if you can give your dog a chocolate treat? Chocolate is extremely dangerous for dogs to consume, as it is…
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Can I get rid of my dog’s bad breath?
Bad breath is a common problem in dogs - here Vet Holly Mash offers some tips on how to get rid of your dog's bad…
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Stiffness and lameness in older dogs
Vet Roberta Baxter explains the causes of stiffness and lameness in older dogs...
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How to care for a dog with allergies
Vets are seeing more and more dogs with allergies, and managing an allergic dog is both baffling and frustrating for…
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How to cope in a canine crisis
Would you know what to do if your dog started choking? Joanne Bednall tells us how attending a pet first aid course…
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Can dogs catch colds?
Can dogs catch colds? There are a number of viral and bacterial diseases that can cause the symptoms of upper…
Your dog's health