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How to: Record a resting respiratory rate
This guide is to help you if you need to record your pet’s resting respiratory rate (how many breaths your pet takes each minute while resting or sleeping).
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My dog isn’t eating properly
Appetites do vary between dogs but if your dog’s eating habits have changed it’s often a sign of a problem.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in Dogs
Our vets give their advice on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in dogs, including the symptoms to look out for and how BPH is treated in dogs.
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Enlarged Prostate in Dogs
Our vets give their advice on an enlarged prostate in dogs, including the symptoms to look out for and how an enlarged prostate is treated in dogs.
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Luxating patella in dogs
A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. A healthy kneecap should never slip out of the groove, and if it does, we call it a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap).
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Mange (sarcoptes mite) in dogs
Mange is a skin condition caused by a mite called ‘Sarcoptes’. Mange is highly contagious, often caught by contact with an infected dog or fox.
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Cherry eye in dogs | PDSA
‘Cherry eye’ is a condition in which the gland that produces tears in dogs pops out and sits in in the corner of the eye.
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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.
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Skin fold dermatitis in dogs
Pockets in between skin folds get very warm and moist. This makes a perfect environment for bacteria and yeast to grow and infections to develop.
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First aid for insect stings
Insect stings are common in pets, especially in dogs. Stings are not a major problem for most pets, but some pets (just like humans) will develop an allergic reaction.
