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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.

• First aid for poisons and toxins

  Many different house and garden items can be dangerous for pets. It can sometimes take hours or days for your pet to show signs of poisoning/toxicity.

• Grape, raisin, current and sultana poisoning in dogs

  Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currents are all potentially poisonous to dogs. Find out what to do if your dog has eaten any of these foods.

• How to take veterinary photos of your pet

  Phone and video consultations are on the rise, and photos are becoming an important part of having an appointment with your vet. This page explains how to take useful pictures for your vet to look at.

• 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.