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Spaying — the surgical removal of a female dog's ovaries and uterus — is one of the most common procedures performed in veterinary practice. Most…

Spaying — the surgical removal of a female dog's ovaries and uterus — is one of the most common procedures performed in veterinary practice. Most…

Pyometra is one of the most serious conditions an intact female dog can develop — a severe infection of the uterus that, if left untreated, is fatal.…

The pancreas is a small but critically important gland situated near the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine. It serves two essential…

False pregnancy, known in veterinary medicine as pseudopregnancy or pseudocyesis, is a remarkably common condition in intact female dogs. It occurs…

Ask any veterinary nurse what the most common response is when they advise owners to brush their dog's teeth at home, and you will hear the same…

Feline inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal lymphoma sit at opposite ends of what is, clinically, a frustrating continuum. They share…

If you own an intact female dog, the heat cycle — formally known as the oestrus cycle — is something you will encounter regularly throughout her life.…

Cats are discreet creatures, and their litter tray habits often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. Constipation — defined as infrequent,…

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in hundreds of everyday products — from chewing gum and toothpaste to peanut butter and baked goods. For…

If you live with an unspayed female cat, you will almost certainly encounter her first heat cycle — and the experience can be alarming if you are not…

Diarrhoea in cats is one of the most common reasons owners find themselves calling the vet — or frantically searching for answers at midnight. The good…

Dogs that love to swim, splash, or even simply bathe regularly are at significantly higher risk of developing ear infections than those with limited…

Most dogs will spend a significant portion of their lives travelling in cars, whether it is a quick trip to the vet or a cross-country holiday. Yet…

Water is the most essential nutrient your dog will ever consume. Every system in their body — from digestion and circulation to temperature regulation…

Bread is one of those foods that seems so innocuous — a staple of human diets across cultures — that it can be easy to assume a small piece shared with…

Dogs communicate stress constantly, but much of that communication is subtle, easy to miss, and frequently misinterpreted. A dog who freezes when…

The moment your dog crosses the seven-year threshold, their body begins a quiet but significant shift. Cellular repair slows, organ efficiency…

If you have ever owned a Labrador Retriever, you will know the feeling: no matter how much you feed them, they look at you as though they are…

Chronic kidney disease is the most common cause of death in domestic cats over the age of ten. Studies suggest it affects between 30 and 40 percent of…

Dogs are active, curious animals and minor injuries are an inevitable part of their lives. A scraped paw from rough terrain, a small cut from brambles…

Inappropriate elimination is one of the most common reasons cats are surrendered to shelters. It is also one of the most misunderstood. What looks like…

Cats are often described as asocial, but that is not quite accurate. They are more precisely described as facultatively social — capable of forming…

If your vet has recommended blood tests for your dog, your first reaction might be worry. The second might be sticker shock. But blood panels are among…

Herbal medicine for pets has moved well beyond the fringes of the internet. You will find herbal tinctures and botanical blends on the shelves of…
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