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• Pyometra (infected womb) in dogs

  A pyometra is a womb infection – a very serious condition, common in unneutered, female dogs. Treatment for a pyometra includes emergency surgery to remove the womb, a fluid drip and medication.

• Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) in dogs

  GDV ‘Gastric Dilatation Volvulus’ means a stomach that has bloated and twisted. GDV is a painful, life-threatening emergency that often develops over the period of just a few minutes.

• Bloat (swollen belly) in dogs

  Bloat (a swollen belly) is a medical emergency that is often caused by life threatening condition called a GDV. Call your vet immediately if your dog has developed bloat, especially if they are also trying to be sick.

• 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.

• Drooling in dogs

  Drooling is normal for dogs, and some breeds drool more than others, but excessive drooling can indicate an underlying health problem.