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Latest articles on Dogs

 

Dog lying down next to food bowl

Campylobacter Food Poisoning in Dogs – Not as Simple as it Seems!

If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you know how unpleasant the symptoms can be. Did you know dogs can get food poisoning too? One of the most common causes in dogs and humans is Campylobacter. However, some recent findings have revealed that Campy infections in both species might not be as simple as we thought.

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St. Bernard lying on the grass outside

How long do St. Bernards live and are they good pets?

The St. Bernard. The national dog of Switzerland and a breed that has become popular around the world due to their affectionate and placid nature. But how long do these gentle giants live and do they make good pets?

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'Benny' the labrador

Case Story: Benny’s Fits

Today we are going to meet Benny, a young Labrador with a history of seizures. Over the last year, his vet diagnosed the cause of his seizures, the owners have been managing his condition very well, and the vets even helped Benny during an emergency. But let’s start from the beginning…

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Dog retching

Helicobacter stomach ulcers in dogs – do I need to be worried?

There are multiple different causes of vomiting in dogs, from ingesting foreign objects to infections to motion sickness. In this blog we’ll take a look at one potential cause of chronic vomiting, Helicobacter. As you’ll discover, there is limited evidence for this bacteria actually causing disease in dogs, but it is known to be significant […]

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New born puppy

Hand rearing puppies- not for the faint hearted

Hand rearing puppies can be very challenging, yet it can be the most rewarding thing you have done. Not all puppies need to be hand reared, some require some help whilst most are cared for by their mothers. Let’s have a look at when puppies may need some help with feeding.

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Dog sat with owner ona field

Why does my dog ignore me?

We’ve all been there, shouting our dog’s name in the middle of a muddy field to no avail. Withering with embarrassment from the looks from other dog walkers and trying to ignore the faint concern that they’ve gone forever or got stuck down a rabbit hole. So why does this happen, and what can we […]

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