Your dog's health

Dog health advice and tips.

Can dogs catch colds?
Can dogs catch colds? There are a number of viral and bacterial diseases that can cause the symptoms of upper…
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Is my dog too fat?
It's been suggested that pets are overweight when their body weight is 10 to 19 per cent above what it should be,…
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What is seasonal canine illness?
Seasonal canine illness (SCI) is a recent disease, which has only been recognised in the UK in the last eight years or…
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What causes MRSA?
We’ve all heard of it, but what actually causes MRSA? Vet Roberta Baxter explains…
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Caring for a dog with cancer
Cancer - it’s a word that strikes fear into the heart of everyone, but it doesn’t automatically mean a death sentence.
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What is Alabama rot?
Alabama rot is a condition which has gradually spread across the UK, as vet Roberta Baxter explains...
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What is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in dogs?
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or EPI, is a condition where the body fails to produce enough digestive enzymes in…
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What are the pros and cons of neutering?
It’s one of the dog owner’s biggest decisions, to neuter or not? Vet Vicky Payne reflects on the pro and cons of the…
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What is sudden onset blindness?
Sudden onset blindness is a condition which causes your dog to lose his sight in a relatively short period of time —…
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