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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.

• What to do if your cat/dog can’t pee

  Being unable to pass urine is a life threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. Call your vet for advice ASAP if your dog or cat is having trouble peeing.

• Diabetes in dogs

  A dog with diabetes can't control their blood sugar levels (much like type 1 diabetes in people) and require lifelong treatment.

• Weight loss in dogs

  If you think your dog might be losing weight it’s important to have them checked, and to tell you vet about any other symptoms you’ve noticed, such as vomiting, diarrhoea, low energy, or changes in their appetite and thirst.

• Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs

  Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a condition of the spine that causes a gradual paralysis of the back end. Symptoms include weak, wobbly back legs, incontinence and paralysis.