Dog advice

This article offers tips on balancing your dog’s exercise with their health needs, addressing risks for different life stages, breed-specific considerations, and managing routines during hot weather and lifestyle changes.

Vaccinations are a vital part of keeping your precious pup happy and healthy.

If your dog needs to see a vet it doesn’t take long for the costs to add up.

Dogs have some habits that we find less than endearing.

If your pet has twisted or strained their knee when jumping or landing awkwardly, their cruciate ligament can rupture or tear. It can also occur in overweight animals and some breeds are predisposed to the condition.

Saying goodbye to your canine companion can be extremely upsetting. If you’re unsure whether it’s the right time to put your dog to sleep, we can help.

Just like in humans, a stroke can occur in pets when there’s a lack of oxygen supply to the brain. Tumours, parasites and bacteria or bleeds on the brain can cause a stroke.

There are many reasons why it’s important to neuter your dog – it benefits you and them.

Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the moist tissues in dogs’ eyes. It can cause their eyes to discharge fluid and other uncomfortable symptoms, leading to infection.

Hip dysplasia is a disease of the hip where a dog’s ball and socket joint is malformed.

Ringworm is not caused by a worm but a fungal infection of the outer layers of the skin, hairs and nails.

The canine parvovirus or CPV is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs.