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• Chocolate poisoning in cats and dogs

  Chocolate contains a substance called ‘theobromine’ which is toxic to dogs and cats. It’s similar to caffeine and can cause problems with the nervous system, bowels, kidneys and heart.

• How to: collect a poo sample from your dog

  A poo sample may provide your vet with the information they need to diagnose and treat your dog. For guidance on how to collect a stool sample from your dog, read our step-by-step guide or watch our video.

• Mouth pain in dogs

  Dogs with sore mouths often eat on one side of their face, eat less or, if the pain is severe, they may stop eating completely.

• My dog eats poo – help!

  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.

• Pancreatitis in dogs

  Pancreatitis is a condition that causes the pancreas to becomes very inflamed. Pancreatitis can range from being mild to very severe.