Filter results

• Snake bites in dogs

  Read our vets' advice on what to do if your dog is bitten by a snake, what type of snake it was bitten by, how to help them and when to call a vet.

• Luxating patella in dogs

  A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. A healthy kneecap should never slip out of the groove, and if it does, we call it a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap).

• Alabama rot in dogs

  Alabama rot is an extremely rare disease in the UK. It affects dogs by causing damage to the blood vessels in their skin and in some cases their kidneys.

• Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs

  Mitral valve disease (MVD) is a heart problem caused by a faulty heart valve. It’s the most common type of heart disease in dogs and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

• Mast Cell Tumours in Dogs

  Mast cell tumours (MCT) are a type of skin cancer in dogs. They can be tricky to spot because they all look different and often grow and shrink in size.