What Does Acupuncture Do for Dogs and Cats?
What Does Acupuncture Do for Dogs and Cats Acupuncture is increasingly recognised as a useful complement to more traditional medical or surgical approaches in veterinary and human medicine. In this article we discuss the benefits of acupuncture for dogs and cats, its safety, side effects, and how to book an appointment. What does acupuncture […]
How to Get Your Dog Used to Staying at Home Alone
Get Your Dog Used to Staying at Home Alone If you’ve bought a new puppy since 2020, you are in good company – over 3.2 million households have taken on a new pet since Covid-19 hit and lockdown restrictions were in place. Spending more time at home has probably meant you have built a very […]
How to Tell If The Lumps On Your Dog Are Cancerous
How to Tell If The Lumps On Your Dog Are Cancerous As with humans, dogs also get cancer, particularly as they get older. However, it can be difficult to know if a lump or bump is a tumour, or if it is attributed to another health problem. Likewise, without medical attention, it can be […]
Does my Dog Have a Parasite?
Does my Dog Have a Parasite? At some point in their life, your dog may experience the discomfort caused by parasites. Some parasites such as ticks and fleas are fairly easy to spot, but what about those that are internal and not so easy to diagnose? It is important to know about these parasites and […]
Why is my dog losing weight?
Why is my dog losing weight? As with any animal, it is important that your dog maintains a healthy weight to give them the best chance of living a long and healthy life. Noticing that your dog is losing weight can be alarming and worrying, and trying to find out why they are losing weight […]
Why Does My Dog Have Flaky Skin?
Why does my dog have flaky skin? In general, dogs are clean animals who take pride in looking after their coat. Because of this, if you notice that your dog has dry flaky skin or dandruff, chances are there is an underlying problem that you should try and get to the root of. There are […]
Why do dogs bark?
Why do dogs bark? Dogs come in all shapes, sizes and unique personalities – but one thing they all have in common is that they all bark. And any owner who has had a dog who likes to bark frequently (and loudly) will have found themselves wondering what is causing them to make all that […]
Does my dog need a kennel cough vaccine?
You would be forgiven for thinking that only dogs who stay in kennels are at risk of catching kennel cough. Whilst kennels certainly provide an ideal environment for the disease to spread, any dog who comes into contact with other dogs is susceptible to contracting kennel cough and may benefit from a preventative vaccine. […]
When does my puppy need its vaccinations?
Getting a new puppy is one of the most exciting things that happens in any dog-lovers life. Amongst all the playing, training and cuddling that goes on in those first weeks and months, it can be easy to forget the less fun (but vitally important) aspects of owning a puppy. Vaccinations are an effective way […]