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Sneezing in dogs
An occasional sneeze can be completely normal, but ongoing sneezing can be caused by something stuck in the nose, an infection, allergies, or a growth inside the nose.
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Ear infections in cats
Ear infections are painful. They are caused by germs (bacteria and yeast) growing inside the ear and often develop because something else is causing problems inside the ear.
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Exercising your senior dog
Senior dogs are more likely to have health conditions or other problems that might limit how much they can exercise, but it's still important to keep them active so they stay healthy.
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Dog farting and gas
Flatulence (farting) is when your dog passes gas out of their bottom. It happens when gas builds up in the intestines and is usually completely normal.
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Entropion in dogs
Entropion is when an eyelid rolls in towards the eyeball, causing fur and eyelashes to rub the surface of the eye. It is very painful and often leads to problems such as conjunctivitis, infections and ulcers.
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Drooling in dogs
Drooling is normal for dogs, and some breeds drool more than others, but excessive drooling can indicate an underlying health problem.
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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.
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Drooling in cats
Drooling in cats can be completely normal, and some cats do it as a response to being happy and relaxed. However, excessive drooling, or a sudden change in drooling habits can be a sign of an underlying health problem.
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Heatstroke in dogs
Heatstroke is sadly a common problem in dogs during the summer – even in the UK! Heatstroke can cause organ failure and death if it isn’t treated in time.
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Exercising your puppy
Puppies need plenty of exercise, but too much too soon can be harmful. Read our top tips on exercising your pup whether they’re a small, medium or large breed.
