Constipation is when dogs have trouble passing poo and this is hard or dry. This is a common problem after they eat bones or hard-to-digest foods. It can be urgent if severe and become life-threatening if left untreated. Non-food materials can also cause constipation if they make it to the colon but are difficult to […]
Hip dysplasia is an inherited disease. Dogs with hip dysplasia develop secondary osteoarthritis of the affected joint. Large-breed dogs are more likely to develop this condition, although it can affect dogs of any size or breed. Hip dysplasia may be associated with hip joint laxity and hip subluxation. This disease is caused by abnormal development […]
Wounds in dogs are very common and can come in all shapes and sizes. Uncomplicated cuts and grazes that are small and shallow can often be treated at home. Deep or bite wounds may need medication or surgery if they are serious or if there is a risk of infection. These types of wounds need […]
Warts and other lumps are stressful things to find on your dog. There are two types of warts that commonly appear in dogs, one that affects puppies and another more common in older dogs. Skin tags or lumps that look like warts are usually caused by a Papillomavirus. Puppies will develop small cauliflower-like growths on […]
Addison’s disease is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition of dog’s adrenal glands. It affects around 1 in 1000 dogs in the UK. Although dogs of any age, sex or breed can get Addison’s, it’s more likely in adult females and in certain breeds. Addison’s disease, also called hypoadrenocorticism, happens when your dog’s adrenal glands are […]
Cat flu is a disease specific to cats. If you are worried about respiratory infections in dogs, please have a look at the articles on: Kennel cough coughing sneezing fast breathing.
Kennel cough is a group of contagious respiratory infections in dogs, like when we say we have a cold. These infections tend to be mild. Kennel cough can be caused by different viruses and bacteria. It is caught from infected dogs or contaminated objects. Dogs often sound like they have something stuck in their throat. […]
Rabies is a very serious, almost always fatal, viral disease that affects the nervous system. It affects all mammals, including dogs, cats, ferrets, and humans. It spreads through the saliva of infected animals, and there is no cure. Rabies is one of the world’s deadliest zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic means that it transfers from animals to humans. The UK […]
Pancreatitis is a serious and painful illness caused by inflammation of the pancreas. Around 1 in 100 dogs in the UK get pancreatitis. Dogs of any age, breed or sex are affected, but pancreatitis is most common in dogs over 7 years old and in certain breeds. The pancreas is a gland in your dog’s […]
Sneezing in dogs is different from reverse sneezing. The odd sneeze is not a cause for concern. Dogs sneeze for a variety of reasons, just like humans. Some sneezes are more serious than others. Show your vet a video of your dog’s sneezing episode so we can determine what’s happening. What to do What you should […]
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