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• Dementia in Dogs: Cognitive Dysfunction

  Cognitive dysfunction (‘doggy dementia’) is a condition that can develop in some dogs as their brain ages. The cause isn’t fully understood, but it’s known to be made worse by changes such as a build-up of a harmful protein (beta amyloid), and poor blood flow.

• Reverse Sneezing in Dogs

  Reverse sneezing is when a dog rapidly sucks air through their nose causing a loud snorting noise. It can be alarming to see, but is nearly always harmless.

• Eyelid growths/lumps on dogs eyelids

  Eyelid growths are common in dogs but fortunately, most of them are benign (non-cancerous). Cancerous or not, if your dog has a growth on their eyelid, it’s best that it’s removed before it gets bigger and more difficult to treat.

• Joint supplements for dogs

  Joint supplements can help improve joint health in dogs with arthritis. They are given as a liquid, tablet or capsule and even added to some pet foods.

• Heatstroke in dogs

  Heatstroke is sadly a common problem in dogs during the summer – even in the UK! Heatstroke can cause organ failure and death if it isn’t treated in time.