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Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumour in dogs, and it is an aggressive one. Around 10,000 dogs are diagnosed with it each year in the…
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Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumour in dogs, and it is an aggressive one. Around 10,000 dogs are diagnosed with it each year in the…

Lymphoma is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in dogs, representing around 7 to 24% of all canine cancer cases depending on the population…

The thyroid gland sits in your cat's neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate, body temperature, and energy use. When it starts…

Caring for a cat through serious illness or the final stages of life is one of the most difficult experiences an owner can face. The decisions are…

Dogs drink more water in hot weather, after exercise, and when fed a dry food diet. These fluctuations are entirely normal. But when a dog is…

If your cat is squatting repeatedly in the litter tray, crying during urination, or leaving small bloody spots around the house, your first instinct…

Grooming a Labrador and grooming a Bichon Frise are two entirely different undertakings. The tools required, the frequency of maintenance, and the…

Your dog's eyes are remarkably complex organs, and like any complex system, they're vulnerable to a range of conditions that can affect comfort,…

Most cat owners are familiar with the sight of a pale, filmy membrane creeping across the inner corner of their cat's eye. This is the third eyelid —…

A cat's eyes are remarkably expressive, and when something is wrong, they rarely stay quiet about it. Whether you've noticed a crust forming in the…

Dogs are classified as omnivores, which means their digestive systems are capable of extracting nutrition from both animal and plant sources. Unlike…

Spaying — the surgical removal of a female cat's ovaries and uterus — is one of the most routine procedures performed in veterinary medicine. Despite…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…
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