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Ringworm in dogs
Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.
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Ringworm in cats
Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.
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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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Worms in cats
Worms are a common problem in pet cats and without regular treatment, most catch them at some point in their lives. Worms are not often visible in poo until they have been treated and killed, making them difficult to spot.
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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.
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CPR for Cats and Kittens
This article tells you how to perform CPR on a cat, but we recommend that all pet owners learn the technique at a veterinary first aid course.
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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.
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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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Cat labour – a guide to your cat giving birth
If you have a pregnant cat, it’s important to be well informed and prepared for her kittening to reduce the chance of problems.
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Lungworm in dogs
Lungworm infection is becoming much more common, and is now a risk to dogs across much of the UK. Your dog is at risk of catching lungworm if they eat slugs and snails (this often happens by accident while eating grass).
