Health & Wellness
Just like us, our dogs can get sick. Keep on top of your dog’s health and wellness with tips and advice written and reviewed by our Vets.
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
Many dogs eat grass to varying degrees and there are many theories to explain this behavior. Scientifically, there is very little research or data.
Torn ACL in Dogs: The Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament
A ruptured cruciate means a lengthy lay off from doing what they enjoy most. What’s so bad about a ruptured cruciate and what can be done to sort them?
Chocolate Toxicity: What To Do If The Dog Finds Your Stash
Unfortunately, chocolate can be very dangerous for dogs. How much is too much and what should you do if your dog eats chocolate?
Why Does My Dog Eat Cat Poo?
The technical term for eating feces is ‘Coprophagia’ which sounds about as unpleasant as the act itself can be. This rather undesirable behavior can be normal in puppies.
Simple Tips for Itchy Dogs
For many dogs warm weather brings on the torment of the itch. It can be hard to get to the underlying cause, but there are some strategies that can help.
Separation Anxiety: When Your Dog Can’t Be Alone
While the solution is not always simple, there are some basic things you can do to help your dog cope with alone-time.
Bone Cancer in Dogs
Canine cancer can be a dog owners’ worst nightmare and few other cancers are as terrifying as bone cancer. Osteosarcoma is the most common form of bone cancer found in dogs, accounting for around 85% of total bone tumors.
Should You Test Your Dog’s DNA?
DNA analysis has revolutionized many things from forensic medicine to pup-ternity tests (see what we did there!) so DNA testing has to be a good thing. Right?
Why Does My Dog Drink More Water?
If your dog is drinking more water, should you be worried? Sometimes increased thirst in dogs is healthy and sometimes you should consider seeing your vet.
5 Warning Signs of Bloat That Could Save Your Dog’s Life
Bloat in dogs is a common and often fatal emergency. There are ways to reduce the risk and recognizing the symptoms early could save your dogs life.
