Blogs About Dogs

Infectious canine hepatitis is a serious virus that attacks the liver and other organs. Here is what it is, who is at risk and why vaccination matters.

Arthritis in dogs is a long-term, painful joint condition. Here are the signs, what vets do, and how to keep a dog comfortable.

Cherry eye is a red swelling in the corner of a dog’s eye. Here is what causes it, what vets do and why not to wait.

Addison’s disease in dogs explained: the vague early signs, the tests vets use, lifelong treatment, and when it becomes an emergency.

GDV, or bloat, is when a dog’s stomach fills with gas and twists. Know the emergency signs and why you should never wait.

Hypothyroidism means an underactive thyroid. Here are the signs, how vets confirm it and what lifelong management usually looks like.

What cataracts are, why a cloudy eye needs a vet check, and what vets can do about them.

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of a dog’s stomach and intestines. Here are the signs, causes and when to speak to your vet.

What hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) are, what sets them off, and why they are worth a call to your vet sooner rather than later.

An A–Z guide to dog illnesses and conditions for UK owners: how every page is built, how we source it, and when a problem can’t wait for your vet.