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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.
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Teaching a dog to come when it’s called is one of the lessons that could save its life.
There are many reasons why it’s important to neuter your dog – it benefits you and them.
Losing your dog is very upsetting. But don’t panic, there are many constructive things you can do to help find 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.
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.
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints – any joint can be affected. Unfortunately, it’s very common in older dogs and cats.
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.
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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