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Thinking about adopting a dog?

Whether you’re a first-time owner or you’ve had dogs before, getting a dog is really exciting. But it’s also a big commitment and there’s lots to think about before making up your mind.

Top dog pet advice articles

There’s so much to discover on our website about keeping your canine companion happy and healthy. Here are just some of our most popular articles…

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How to stop your dog getting bored

Dogs are very clever animals and like to use their brain or they can get bored.
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Resource guarding in dogs and how to stop

Using aggression to maintain ownership of an item of value such as food or a favourite toy is known as ‘resource guarding’.
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Teaching your puppy to toilet correctly

Housetraining is all about the 3Rs: Routine, Relief and Reward. This can be a tricky time for you and your dog, but with a little understanding it needn’t cause problems.
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How to spot if your pet has arthritis

Arthritis is inflammation of the joints – any joint can be affected. Unfortunately, it’s very common in older dogs and cats.

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Why is my dog itching?

Atopic dermatitis or skin inflammation is a chronic skin disease caused by allergies, more common in dogs than cats. These allergic reactions can be from harmless substances like grass, mould spores and house dust mites.

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What to do if your pet has an abnormal gait

If your pet has an abnormal gait they may have ataxia. Ataxia is a sensory condition in dogs and cats which produces loss of coordination of the limbs, head, and body.

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Dry eye - what you need to know

Dry eye or Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is caused by a deficiency of aqueous tear film over the surface of the eye and in the lining of the lids.

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How to spot fear and anxiety in dogs

Dogs are social animals, but just like us, there are things that can make them frightened and anxious.

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How to prepare your pregnant dog for whelping

Whelping is the physical act of birthing puppies and from the date you find out your dog is expecting, it’s important to estimate her due date.

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How to health check your dog

It’s important to regularly health check your dog to ensure they’re happy and healthy.

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How to manage your dog's weight

We'll explain how to manage your dog's weight, preventing obesity and improving their health.

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How to spot if your dog has blocked anal glands

Dogs were born to use their nose and use their incredible sense of smell to understand the environment around them. You’ll often see dogs sniffing each other’s bottoms and that’s because a dog’s anal glands produce an unpleasant, oily liquid used for identification and territory marking.

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Cold weather tips for dog owners

Cold weather can affect all of us, including our canine companions! Dogs like to be warm, comfortable and happy in winter, so here’s our advice on how to care for your four-legged friend when the weather outside is frightful.

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A guide to kennel cough

Kennel cough, or infectious canine tracheobronchitis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease among dogs.

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How to groom your dog

Grooming is an important part of caring for your dog.

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