French dog breeds are some of the oldest breeds in the world. They’ve been owned by everyone from French royalty to US presidents, and while we’d love to take them all home, we thought we’d take a look at the 10 most popular French dog breeds, so here’s a little more about them. Basset Hound … Read more
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. And there’s never been more discussion about the stresses of veterinary work, and veterinary mental health within the profession. With many departing the profession entirely, diversifying into other areas or worst of all suffering chronic anxiety, depression and at times resorting to suicide, it’s crucial we try to tackle stress … Read more
All dogs shed at some point in their lives – it’s perfectly natural and usually nothing to worry about. Some dogs shed continuously throughout their life, and others on a more seasonal or cyclical basis – this is known as moulting. Some breeds shed more than others due to the type of coat they have, … Read more
Can dogs get hay fever? Every time spring comes around, there’s the inevitable rise in the pollen count – and a similar rise in dog hay fever. Hay fever in dogs does indeed exist – but not in the same way it does in humans. While both are caused by an allergy to pollen, the dogs … Read more
What is Alabama Rot? Alabama Rot in dogs is a disease that’s appeared in the UK, also known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV). Why is it called that? It was first described in Greyhounds in Alabama, USA in the 1980s, which is where the term Alabama Rot was coined. The disease we are … Read more
The age-old story is that cats and dogs are mortal enemies. But that isn’t always the case – they can often be good friends and companions for life. The ideal situation for introducing a dog to a cat (or a cat to a dog) is to start young, bringing a puppy or kitten into your … Read more
Choosing the right breed of dog for you is the key to living a happy life together. But how do you know which is the right one to choose? There a lots of factors to consider before bringing a dog into your home and your life. Fortunately, we know a thing or two about dogs … Read more
Sometimes as a dog owner it feels like you can’t turn your back for a minute without them eating something they shouldn’t. Plants can often be an easy target, but did you know many garden and houseplant varieties are harmful to dogs? Some, like the Lace fern (Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri) are actually quite poisonous. … Read more
The symptoms of diabetes can be worrying, but knowledge is power. If your dog does get diagnosed with the condition, you can make changes to their routine to keep them healthy – especially if you catch the illness early. Here’s Head Vet Sean with everything you need to know if you suspect your dog is … Read more
Dog vaccinations are really important to protect your pup against various diseases, some of which can be fatal. Others cause serious illness and require expensive treatment. Vaccinations have all but eliminated certain dog diseases like distemper. They also provide ‘herd immunity’ against those that remain a threat. This means having a vaccinated dog population prevents … Read more