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Common non-food poisons for dogs
Dogs can be poisoned by a range of substances. As well as many human foods, there are also many non-food items that can seriously harm your dog. Some poisons cause an all over reaction and can result in seizures, blurred vision, acute anaphylaxis and can be fatal –...
Eye injuries in dogs
We all know just how painful it can be when something gets in our eye or we get an eye infection. Imagine how that would feel if you were a dog and you couldn’t communicate to your owner just what was hurting you! Eye injuries can be just as unpleasant and painful...
Carbon monoxide – poisoning in pets
Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide is ‘the silent killer. It is a tasteless, colourless and odourless gas that can quickly lead to sickness and even death, in dogs or people. Carbon monoxide bonds with the haemoglobin in red blood cells and has 6 times...
How to keep your dog safe near water
Dogs love an adventure and are often drawn to water (the murkier the pond, the more attractive it seems to be!) Not all dogs can swim though, and even those that are able to swim can still get into trouble. Problems can occur when it comes to getting out of the water...
How to help your dog if it’s been bitten
Dogs love nothing more than to play with other dogs they meet whilst out on their walks. Most of the time their rough and tumble games are just for fun. However, occasionally they can get aggressive and your dog may just get injured. Read on to find out the steps to...
Choosing the right dog for you – top tips to help you make the right decision
When it comes to choosing a new dog, your heart can easily overrule your head. One look at a cute pair of puppy dog eyes, and you can be absolutely smitten! There are many things to consider though – and it’s probably best to have made a decision about which dog to...
Ticks and Lyme disease – be careful when walking your dog
Ticks and Lyme disease – be careful when walking your dog Dog walkers need to be aware of the dangers of Lyme disease, spread by ticks found in long grass and woodland areas. It can be a devastating disease, but can be easily treated if caught early. Now that the...
Alabama Rot
Alabama Rot There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about a ‘new’ disease that is affecting dogs up and down the country, often with fatal consequences. It’s called cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), but it’s more commonly known as Alabama...