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• Aural haematoma (swollen ear flap) in a dog

  An aural haematoma is a blood blister that forms inside an earflap after a blood vessel bursts. They usually develop due to head shaking or ear scratching because of an ear infection or skin problem.

• Ticks on dogs

  Ticks are parasites that feed on animal and human blood. They can also transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.

• Enucleation - eye removal in dogs

  Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing pain or is affected by an untreatable condition.

• Whelping – a guide to your dog giving birth

  If you have a pregnant dog, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her whelping to reduce the chance of problems.

• 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.