Periodontal disease affects over 60 million dogs and can be very painful. It is also associated with bad breath and serious health problems including heart, kidney and liver disease. Both humans and dogs get gum disease from bacteria, but these ...

Ticks are blood-sucking, external parasites and are efficient hunters widely distributed in the countryside but can also be found in gardens and neighbourhood parks. They live in low vegetation and scrub and when they sense a passing animal or hum...

No I'm not talking about the way you feel after you've taken a dive head first into a gallon of ice cream or eaten an entire pizza pie, I'm talking about the terrible condition that can affect animals of all shapes and sizes. Gastric Dilatation...

Most of us know oral hygiene can play a critical role in a person’s overall health; but did you know the same applies for your furry friends? Humans schedule regular dental cleanings to keep their gums and teeth healthy, but dental health in dogs ...

You love your dog and naturally want him to be healthy and carefree in his golden years, just as he's always been. To make sure of this, follow these five tips: A High Quality Diet Your senior dog needs a good food that's high in nutrients, bu...

It is an unfortunate truth that dogs of all different age groups can fall victim to hip dysplasia. In more severe cases, puppies that are as young as only five months old will start to show discomfort and pain either during exercise or shortly...

Did you know? Your dog's teeth should be brushed daily - Just like your own! (Although, I do brush mine more than once a day. Just to be clear. Ha!) If that's not a possibility, do brush at least a couple times a week. It's a part of a dog's hy...

We all know how important it is for us humans to brush our teeth daily for good health, clean teeth and fresh breath. But did you know that your dog can benefit from this daily habit as well? Besides taking your pet in for annual dental examinatio...

A recent publicity campaign has highlighted the dangers of tick bites in the UK, and it is something all dog owners need to be aware of. The ‘No Bite Is Right’ campaign raised awareness among pet owners about the diseases ticks can spread. Unfor...

Having a pet can be an exciting experience, but it can also become an expensive venture. One of the biggest factors that can contribute to an expense of a pet is veterinary care. Even though you may not be able to control unexpected injuries o...