Dog flea treatment UK: choosing a safe plan
How to choose flea control for your dog, deal with fleas in the home and know when your vet should be involved.
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Cost to put a dog to sleep UK: home, clinic and cremation
A sensitive guide to the costs that can come with dog or cat euthanasia in the UK, including home visits, cremation and aftercare.
The Labradoodle: Temperament, Health and Care
Thinking about a Labradoodle? This UK guide explains the variation in a Labrador and Poodle cross, grooming, behaviour, health checks and finding a responsibly bred or rehomed dog.
Alabama Rot in Dogs in the UK: Signs, Risk and Vet Care
Alabama rot, also called CRGV, is very rare but can be serious. Find out which skin and illness signs need prompt veterinary advice, what is known about risk, and how vets may investigate it.
Pancreatitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes and Treatment
Pancreatitis can make a dog seriously ill. Learn the signs, the difference between acute and chronic pancreatitis, the risk factors, and how vets diagnose and treat it.
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The Shiba Inu: Temperament, Care and Health
A practical UK guide for prospective Shiba Inu owners, covering independence, recall, the Shiba scream, heavy moulting, health screening and choosing a puppy or rescue dog.
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Grape and Raisin Poisoning in Dogs: Signs and What to Do
If your dog has eaten grapes, raisins, sultanas, currants or food containing them, contact a vet now, even if your dog seems well. No safe amount is known and the risk cannot be judged at home.
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The Patterdale Terrier: Care, Training and Temperament
Thinking about a Patterdale Terrier? This UK guide covers the Lake District working terrier’s prey drive, exercise, recall, escaping, small pets, health and care.
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Ear Infections in Dogs: Signs, Causes and When to See a Vet
Head shaking, scratching, redness and a smelly discharge can all mean an ear infection. Learn the signs, common causes such as allergies and grass seeds, and when your dog needs a vet.
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The Cavapoo: A UK Guide to Care, Grooming and Health
A guide for UK owners considering a Cavapoo, covering size and coat variation, exercise, grooming, training, and the heart, syringomyelia, eye and DNA screening to ask a breeder about.
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Lyme Disease in Dogs in the UK: Ticks, Signs and Prevention
Lyme disease is uncommon in UK dogs, and most infected dogs never fall ill. Learn the signs, how to remove ticks safely, when to call a vet and how to reduce tick bites.
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Rat Poison in Dogs and Cats: Signs and What to Do
If your dog or cat may have eaten rat or mouse poison or a poisoned rodent, call a vet straight away. Find out how the main UK baits differ, the signs to watch for and why the packet matters.
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