
Is Lavender Toxic to Dogs?
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia and related species) occupies an unusual position in the world of pet plant toxicity — it is neither clearly safe nor…
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia and related species) occupies an unusual position in the world of pet plant toxicity — it is neither clearly safe nor…

For the vast majority of healthy dogs, peanut butter is a perfectly safe snack when chosen and served correctly. It has been a favourite dog treat for…

Living closely with dogs brings enormous rewards — companionship, physical activity, and emotional wellbeing among them. It also brings a small but…

Edamame is the Japanese term for immature soybeans harvested while still green and tender, before the sugars have converted to starch. They are widely…

The gut microbiome — the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms living in the gastrointestinal tract — has emerged as one…

The bond between a person and their pet can be one of the most significant relationships in their life. When that bond is broken — whether through…

Across Europe, the microchip standard for companion animals is defined by two ISO norms. ISO 11784 specifies the code structure: a 15-digit number in…

Few topics in veterinary medicine generate more debate among dog owners across Europe than the question of when — or whether — to neuter a male puppy.…

For most of legal history, companion animals were classified the same way courts classified furniture or a television set — as personal property…

What you need to know: Some dogs appear to predict epileptic seizures and hypoglycaemic episodes minutes — and in some cases hours — before they occur. While the science is still catching up with anecdotal reports, a growing body of controlled research confirms that dogs can reliably alert to chemic…

Peas are one of the most common vegetables found in both human kitchens and commercial dog food. They are nutritious, affordable, and highly palatable…

You have just fallen asleep when the thunder begins. Not outside — it is your cat, sprinting from one end of the flat to the other, bouncing off the…

Important Note: Adaptogens — herbs that help the body adapt to stress — have been used in human wellness for centuries. Interest in their use for dogs…

Few things horrify a dog owner quite like watching their beloved pet eat feces. Coprophagia — the consumption of poop — is one of the most frequently…

Philodendrons are among the world's most popular houseplants — and therein lies the danger. The genus Philodendron contains hundreds of species and…

You've finally drifted off to sleep when it starts: a low, insistent meow from the hallway, followed by another, then a full-volume yowl that shakes…

Of all the nuts that are dangerous to dogs, macadamia nuts sit in their own category of alarm. They are not simply unhealthy or likely to cause digestive upset — they are genuinely toxic, and the toxic mechanism is poorly understood, which makes the situation even more unpredictable. There is no kno…

Angiostrongylus vasorum, the dog lungworm, was once confined to isolated pockets of the UK. It has now been confirmed in every region of England and is…

Toxocara canis roundworm eggs shed in dog faeces can survive in soil for years. Children playing in contaminated sandpits or gardens can accidentally…

Cats are remarkably stoic and often hide both injuries and pain. A wound that seems minor — or that you only discover days later — can already be…

Every minute counts in a pet emergency. Knowing the difference between a minor health concern and a life-threatening crisis could be the difference…

Cushing's disease — properly called hyperadrenocorticism — is a condition in which the adrenal glands produce excessive amounts of cortisol, the body's…

Ear infections are one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions in dogs across the UK and Europe. Studies suggest that otitis externa, an infection…

This article contains information that may be difficult to read if you love Scottish Folds — and many people do. These cats, with their distinctive…
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