Your dog's health
Dog health advice and tips.
Help! My dog's wee is burning our lawn!
Is your dog's urine leaving burn patched on your lawn? Vet Roberta Baxter offers some advice...
What is thrombocytopenia?
Thrombocytopenia means low platelet levels in the blood. The platelets are fragments of larger cells designed to block…
How long will my dog's lameness last?
Vet Roberta Baxter responds to a reader who's dog isn't able to bear weight on his leg...
Why is my dog scooting?
Does your dog scoot and rub his bottom along the ground? Two of our experts explain why this could be...
Epilepsy in dogs
Dog's can suffer from epilepsy. Many dogs have the condition - it is believed to be more common in dogs than in humans.
Why are dogs noses wet?
Why are dogs noses wet? Is the old wives' tale true, that a healthy dog has a wet nose but a dry nose means he's poorly?
Why has my dog's microchip made him swell?
If your dog has recently been microchipped and developed a bit of swelling around the implant area, Vet Roberta Baxter…
How do I treat my dog for lungworm?
Lungworm is potentially fatal to dogs and is spreading across the UK at an alarming rate. Here we tell you how to…
What causes my dog to become stressed?
Most domestic dogs suffer some level of stress throughout their lives, simply as a result of living in a state of…