
Epilepsy Dogs Guide
Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition diagnosed in dogs, affecting an estimated 0.6 to 0.75 per cent of the canine population. It is…
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Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition diagnosed in dogs, affecting an estimated 0.6 to 0.75 per cent of the canine population. It is…

Studies suggest that the grief experienced after losing a pet can be as intense as that following the death of a close human relative — yet many people…

A tooth root abscess — more precisely called a periapical abscess — is a localised bacterial infection that develops at the tip of a tooth's root. The…

Walk the pet food aisle of any supermarket and you will find labels boasting 40%, 50%, even 70% protein content. The message is implicit: more protein…

Studies estimating the prevalence of intestinal worms in pet dogs and cats consistently find infection rates ranging from ten to thirty percent in…

Yes — green beans are one of the very best vegetable treats you can offer a dog. They are low in calories, high in dietary fibre, and contain a useful…

Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) is a serious and potentially life-threatening parasitic disease caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania infantum. It is…

The bunny kick is one of the most distinctive behaviours in a cat's repertoire. When a cat wraps their front paws around an object — whether a toy, a…

If your cat has suddenly lost the use of its back legs, is crying out in pain, and has cold or discoloured paws, do not wait. This presentation is a…

Cats have evolved to conceal vulnerability. In the wild, showing weakness invites predation, and domestic cats retain this instinct strongly. This…

Despite its name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. It is a fungal infection of the skin, hair and occasionally nails, known medically as…

Two types of reproductive tumour in dogs deserve particular attention from owners: transmissible venereal tumour, a unique infectious cancer spread…

The question of how long a dog can be left alone is one of the most commonly searched topics by dog owners, and the answer is more complicated than a…

The English Springer Spaniel is one of Britain's most enduring working and family dogs — energetic, affectionate, and built for endurance. Yet beneath…

If you share your home with a dog, you have almost certainly witnessed the ritual: before settling down, your dog will circle their sleeping spot —…

Cherry eye is the common name for the prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid, also called the nictitating membrane. Every dog has three eyelids: an…

The term obligate carnivore gets thrown around a lot in pet nutrition circles, but it carries more weight than most people realise. Unlike dogs, who…

It is easy to dismiss a round cat as simply well-fed and comfortable. Internet culture has done much to normalise — even celebrate — the image of the…

The feeding guide printed on a bag of kibble is a broad recommendation designed for an average dog of a given weight. The problem is that no dog is…

Cats spend between 30 and 50 per cent of their waking hours grooming, and for the vast majority of healthy domestic cats, this is sufficient. The…

It's 2am. You're deeply asleep. Then: thundering paws, a crash from the kitchen, something being knocked off a shelf, and the sound of a cat sprinting the full length of the hallway at maximum speed for absolutely no apparent reason. Welcome to the midnight crazies — and despite how it feels at that…

Most dog owners have wondered at some point whether their pet is carrying a few too many pounds. The trouble is that weight alone tells you very…

The British Shorthair is the archetypal British cat — stocky, plush-coated, dignified, and endearingly laid-back. With a history stretching back to the…

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most prevalent conditions in companion dogs. Estimates suggest that between 10% and 15% of all dogs seen in…
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