What is atopy?
Its full name is Atopic Dermatitis. For the purposes of this discussion we will focus on this disease in dogs, known as Canine Atopic Dermatitis. Atopy is a lifelong condition, and there is no cure. [...]
Introducing a second dog to the family
There is something very special about preparing to share your life and your home with a second dog and no doubt, it’s a very exciting time. Let’s make sure that your existing dog feels the [...]
Weight loss – does your pet need to lose a few pounds?
It’s the time of year where a lot of us are probably eyeing the bathroom scales and deciding on diets for the year ahead… But it might not just be the human members of the [...]
How do I keep my pet’s smile?
Dental disease is one of the most common health problem in pets, reportedly affecting over 80% of adult dogs and, according to some studies, 70% of adult cats. Yet it is also one of the [...]
Sweet Poison: Antifreeze Alert for Cat Owners
As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, we’re all being bombarded with (very good!) advice from the motoring organisations, reminding us to top up the antifreeze in our cars. This is important, [...]
Do different breeds of dog have different personalities?
All dogs are unique. Every dog is a sentient individual who may be very atypical for the breed, or may be a textbook example. So yes, dogs DO have different personalities which you can’t predict [...]