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Flat-faced dogs at increased risk from pet obesity epidemic
Leading pet welfare experts are warning that flat-faced dogs are at increased risk from the effects of obesity, and are urging owners to take action.
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How can I tell if my pet still has a good quality of life?
All pet owners want their companion to have a good life. As your pet gets older, or if they’re diagnosed with a serious illness, you may worry that they’re suffering and have more bad days than good.
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Scooting in dogs
Scooting is the word we use to describe a dog sitting down and dragging their bottom along the ground. There are a number of things that could cause scooting.
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'Bad' behaviour: dealing with your dog’s behaviour problems
Our vets look at bad behaviour in dogs, including what we see as 'bad', how to fix naughty behaviour and what to do if your dog has behaviour issues.
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Adolescent (Teenage) dogs
Adolescent dogs Just like us, dogs will reach an adolescent (or teenage) stage in their lives. They are often reported to go through a "rebellious" phase, like some human teens. Our vets have some advice for owners whose pups are reaching adolescence. When dogs reach adolescence, you may notice changes in their behaviour. This could be things like struggling with their training or not listening to…
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Worms in dogs
Worms are a very common problem and most pet dogs will catch them at some point in their life. Intestinal worms live in the guts, eat your pet’s food and cause damage to the gut lining.
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Flat-faced dogs Advice for owners
As the owner of flat-faced dog, it’s really important to find out more about the health problems they can suffer from.
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Clicker training your dog
Clicker training is a popular method used to train dogs, but it's important that it's done correctly.
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PDSA Order of Merit awarded to five outstanding dogs for exceptional devotion to duty and service to society
Vet charity PDSA has honoured five outstanding dogs with the prestigious PDSA Order of Merit at a special ceremony in London.
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CPR for Dogs and Puppies
This article tells you how to perform CPR on a dog, but we also recommend that all pet owners learn the technique at a veterinary first aid course.
