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What poisoning in dogs is, the common household poisons, the signs to watch for and why you should ring your vet straight away.

What leptospirosis is, how dogs catch it, the signs to watch for and why the yearly vaccine matters.

Elbow dysplasia is a painful growth problem in a dog’s elbow joint. Here are the signs, breeds affected and how vets diagnose and manage it.

Roundworm, tapeworm and lungworm explained: signs, how dogs catch them, and why your vet should choose the wormer.

Lungworm in dogs is a parasite caught from slugs and snails that can cause serious illness, so speak to your vet about prevention.

Heart disease in dogs is often mitral valve disease, a leaky valve. Here are the signs, how vets check and when to call.

Glaucoma is a painful build-up of pressure inside a dog’s eye that can lead to blindness. Here are the signs and why to call your vet quickly.

Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that can pass on Lyme disease. Here is how to spot and remove one, and when to speak to your vet.

Constipation means a dog is struggling to poo. Here are the signs, common causes and when to speak to your vet.

Dog allergies explained: itchy skin, food and flea triggers, how vets investigate them, and when to speak to your vet.