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Most owners know that they need to get their dogs vaccines done every year and vets will send out handy reminders to make sure you don’t miss these annual appointments. But do you know why these visits are important and what you are actually vaccinating your dog against? There has...
I’ve worked many years as an emergency vet so I’ve seen dogs being rushed to the hospital in all sorts of situations. One of the most frightening things to witness as an owner, is seeing your dog having any sort of breathing difficulties. Whether they are heavily panting, choking or...
If you love to enjoy the great outdoors with your dog, then these are some of the most common emergencies you should be aware of. Dog BitesOccasionlly dogs have disagreements from time to time, usually because they are in a situation where they perceive there to be a threat from...
We all know that a dog’s sense of smell is their strongest but their sense of hearing is also truly remarkable. Understanding more about doggy hearing can help us to understand more about canine behaviour and some of the fantastic things that they can do. Not a lot of people...
Life during the pandemic has resulted in lots of changes and disruptions to our regular routines so we need to constantly adapt to keep ourselves and our pets happy and healthy. Most would agree that dogs need regular and stable routines so this disruption can cause all sorts of problems....
One of the biggest misconceptions is that all dogs love water and are born knowing how to swim; this is a myth. Just like humans, dogs can be put into three categories when it comes to swimming. Those who can swim and enjoy it, those who can swim but are...
Now I’m never one to complain about the glorious sunny weather that we rarely see in the UK, but the rise in temperature comes with a warning for our furry pets. As humans it’s easy to forget that our cats and dogs are wearing a fur coat all year around...
It is any pet owners worst fear … that gut wrenching feeling when a beloved pet goes missing. Sadly this occurrence happens more often than you may think. The Kennel Club reported that there are currently more than 70,000 pets-namely cats and dogs that are still missing in the UK....
Felines can be complex creatures with peculiar eating habits that can often make no sense to their owners. Some cats seem to be perpetually hungry and are always asking for food whereas others seem secretive and will rarely eat in company. The intricacies of feline behaviour extend to their unusual...
When you think of endangered species what comes to mind? The black rhino? Or perhaps the Bornean Orang-utan? It’s unlikely you would immediately think if dogs, but believe it or not there are a considerable number of UK native canine breeds that are now endangered and facing the brink of...
On April 6th 2020, after years of campaigning, Lucy’s Law was passed. Heralded as one of the most significant pieces of legislation for pet welfare, this law is a huge step forward in the battle to end puppy and kitten farms. Lucy’s law was named after Lucy a Cavalier King...
So what is the purpose of a weekly MOT for your dog and what should you be looking for?As a vet, people often ask me whether I wish dogs could talk and tell me what’s wrong or where they feel poorly. My answer is that dogs are constantly talking to...