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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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Saddle thrombus (aortic thromboembolism) in cats
A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency.
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Reverse Sneezing in Dogs
Reverse sneezing is when a dog rapidly sucks air through their nose causing a loud snorting noise. It can be alarming to see, but is nearly always harmless.
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Infectious Hepatitis (Adenovirus) in dogs
Infectious hepatitis is a serious disease also known as ‘canine adenovirus’ or ‘Rubarth’s Disease’. It affects the liver and other major organs causing a range of symptoms. Your dog can catch infectious hepatitis from contact with an infected dog, or somewhere an infected dog has been.
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Ear Cropping in Dogs
Ear cropping is a cruel and unnecessary mutilation that involves removing a dog’s earflaps to change how they look.
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How to muzzle train your dog
Muzzle training should be done at your dog’s pace, in several short sessions over a few weeks.
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Heatstroke in Rabbits
Heatstroke is a very serious condition that progresses quickly, and in severe cases, can cause death.
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Tail docking in dogs
For tail docking to be legal, it must be performed by a vet, puppies must be under five days old, and a certificate must be provided.
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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.
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Why do dogs eat poo?
Unfortunately (for us!), many dogs enjoy the taste of poo, and eating it (coprophagia) is a very normal dog behaviour. Contrary to popular belief, if your dog eats poo, it’s unlikely to be because of a health problem or something missing from their diet.
