Dog Health & Care

Some common garden plants and flowers are toxic to pets. Learn which plants are toxic to dogs and how to recognise the symptoms of poisoning.

Bloat is a serious, often fatal condition that happens quickly. Learn how to reduce the risk of bloat and recognise the symptoms in dogs.

Xylitol can be fatal to dogs and is increasingly found in many human foods. We look specifically at the recent peanut butter warnings.

In warm and hot weather we must make sure that our dogs are happy, healthy and not suffering from the heat. Heatstroke, summer pests and more.

How to cut your dog's nails with out causing them pain or cutting the quick. Buying the best tool for the job and how to cut dark claws.

Human chocolate is poisonous to dogs. It can cause illness or even death. Theobromine poisoning is one of the most common poisonings in pet dogs.

This fun and informative TED-Ed video will have you looking at your dog's nose in a whole new light. Learn about dogs amazing sense of smell.

If your dog has an adverse reaction to medications, you can report it quickly and easily online. It is important that we all report adverse reactions.

Antifreeze is poisonous to cats, dogs and other animals. It tastes pretty good too, so it is a big danger to our pets. Learn more here, symptoms etc.

It is a good idea to have a first aid kit prepared for your dog. We discuss the contents, what to pack in your dog's first aid kit and why.

We look at some of the most commonly believed truths relating to dogs and ask which are fact and which are fiction. Can you spot the dog myths?

The New Year is a good time to think about your dog's changing needs and to make sure everything is in order. Here are some things to check each year.

Responsible dog owners should vaccinate their dogs and boost annually. Right? Recently however, vaccine booster safety has been questioned.

Sadly, dog theft is on the increase and is not likely to go away any time soon. Here are 5 tips to keep your dog safer from the risk of theft.

Arthritis in dogs can be difficult to diagnose as it can affect any breed of dog at any age. We discuss diagnosing and living with canine arthritis.

The summer is great. Cue outdoor living and walks with your dog. Also cue heatstroke, parasites etc. Top 10 list of dog dangers in the summer.

Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) is common in dogs. Diabetes in dogs has a mixture of inherited and environmental causes. Find out more here.

As of 1st January 2012 there are changes to the Pet Travel rules affecting pet entry or re-entry to the UK. We summarise them here.

Is processed dog food in cans, pouches or dried form as bad for our pets health as junk food is to ours? We look into this.

What's In Pet Food document from Pet Food Manufacturers Association tells owners about ingredients typically used in pet food and why they are used.

A phantom pregnancy (pseudopregnancy) is when a bitch is not pregnant but shows signs of pregnancy, lactation, and nesting. Find out more.

The pros and cons of neutering dogs. Spaying bitches will stop unwanted pregnancies but is also carried out for a number of other reasons.

Parked cars can be lethal to dogs left inside. Never leave your dog inside a parked car, even for a few minutes and even if the day is mild.