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• Cruciate ligament damage in dogs

  If one of the cruciate ligaments is damaged the knee joint becomes wobbly and this is usually very painful. The most common way for a dog to damage a cruciate ligament is by jumping, skidding, twisting or turning awkwardly.

• Seizures in dogs

  A seizure (often called a ‘fit’) is faulty electrical activity in the brain which causes your dog to lose control of their body.

• Dandruff in dogs

  Dogs like to keep themselves clean, so if you notice your dog has dandruff (dry, flaky skin) it could be a sign of a problem.

• Ear infections in dogs

  Ear infections in dogs can be caused by bacteria or yeast (or both). There is usually an underlying cause for an ear infection, such as ear mites or a skin allergy.

• Hair loss (alopecia) in dogs

  Hair loss (alopecia) means bald spots, patchy fur or just thinning fur. Parasites, hormone problems and allergies are all common causes of alopecia in dogs.