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Obesity means a dog is carrying too much body fat. Here is how to check, the health risks and how vets help.

Bladder stones in dogs are hard mineral lumps in the bladder. Learn the signs, when a blockage is an emergency and how vets treat them.

Ear infections in dogs are painful and need a vet. Here are the signs, common causes and what treatment usually involves.

DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) is a heart muscle disease in dogs. Learn the signs, the breeds listed as at risk and when to speak to your vet.

Why dogs are sick, which signs mean ring the vet now, and what vets generally do. Plain-English guide from UK sources.

What kidney disease is, the signs to watch for, how vets test for it and what long-term care involves.

IVDD affects the cushioning discs between a dog’s backbones. Here are the signs, which breeds are more prone, and when to speak to your vet.

Pyoderma is a bacterial skin infection in dogs, often with an underlying trigger. Here are the signs, what vets do and when to ring them.

Grass seeds can pierce a dog’s skin, ears, eyes and paws. Here are the signs, what vets do, and how to check after walks.

Liver disease in dogs ranges from mild to serious, and signs like jaundice or vomiting need a vet.