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• Hand rearing puppies

  Hand rearing puppies can be very rewarding, but is a big commitment. Hand rearing involves keeping your puppies warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.

• First aid for heatstroke

  Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. Common signs including panting, trouble breathing and collapse/fainting. It is important to get help from a vet ASAP.

• Rabies in pets

  Rabies is a serious disease that damages the brain and nerves. The UK is currently free from rabies, but many other countries aren’t. If you are travelling with your pet, make sure you vaccinate them against rabies.

• Cushing’s Disease in dogs

  Cushing’s disease is a condition caused by high levels of steroid in the body, normally produced in precise amounts by the adrenal glands.

• My dog isn’t eating properly

  Appetites do vary between dogs but if your dog’s eating habits have changed it’s often a sign of a problem.