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The 6 Most Common Dog Eye Problems That Every Owner Should Be Aware Of

What follows are details of the six most common dog eye problems that every dog owner really should be aware of. By knowing about them in advance, it does mean that you should be able to identify the issue quicker and, therefore, get your dog the appropriate medical care that it needs before the condition […]

How To Tell if Your Dog Has Food Allergies

Food allergies account for about 10% of all the allergies seen in dogs and about 20% of the causes of itching and scratching in dogs. But how do you know if your dog is allergic to their food or something environmental?

To uncover which, if any, of the foods your dog eats is the cause, you will need to put your dog on a food trial.

Find out how here >>

The Most Common Types of Parasitic Worms Found in Dogs

There are several types of parasitic worms that can infest your dog. You often only realise that your dog has worms after the parasites have taken hold and your dog’s symptoms have become quite noticeable. Here is a summary of the most common, their symptoms and what to do about them.

What Are The Best Handheld Vacuum Cleaners For Dog Hair?

Are you tired of lugging around a full sized vacuum to clean your dog’s hair from those hard-to-reach places in your home? Under 3KG and yet with incredibly powerful suction, the latest handheld vacuums can easily handle your dog’s hair residue without requiring Schwarzenegger-like muscles. We review the best here

Getting Rid of Ticks On Dogs – All You Need To Know

There is no sense in denying it, ticks are horrible little critters! Apart from the itchiness, discomfort and risk of anaemia to your pet and, in extreme cases, these pests can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that can lead to terrible illnesses to both pets and humans. This article aims […]

Lungworm in Dogs – The Symptoms & Treatment

The good news is that lungworm in dogs is far less common than other parasites like fleas and ticks. Now for the bad news, it is spreading rapidly across the UK and no-one is exactly sure why and Lungworm is lethal to dogs if it is not treated. As the problem has been growing an […]

What is the Best Flea Spray for Your Home?

As with all these things, prevention is better than a cure, so even if you do not have an infestation of fleas in your house, we would suggest you look at either a course of spot on treatment or a flea collar to keep your pet and home flea free. However, this is only part […]

Which Is The Best Flea Collar For Your Dog?

Many people are surprised to learn that flea collars are still around, but if you and your dog are battling fleas, a flea collar could be the solution. Flea collars have been in use much longer than most people realize. They were invented by Robert Goulding, Jr. way back in 1964. He was working on […]

Mange In Dogs – Symptoms & Treatment

Simply put, mange is a skin condition found in domestic pets as well as livestock and other mammals by a small, parasitic mite. Fear not because mange in dogs is identifiable and treatable. The Causes Of Mange All dogs carry Mites and, in most cases, mothers even transfer them to their pups in their early […]

What is a Good Senior Dog Food?

A good senior dog food is one that provides an older dog with all its essential nutrients. We all want our dogs to be an important part of our lives and family for as long as possible, but our precious dogs don’t stay young forever. However, the right dog food can help dogs maintain their […]

Cushing’s Syndrome in a Dog and their Life Expectancy

Cushing’s syndrome causes the hormone cortisol to be produced in excessive amounts inside your dog’s body. Cortisol is usually a good hormone which can help fight infections, maintain blood sugar levels and contributes to keeping your dog calm. However, cortisol in excessive or low amounts can be dangerous or deadly.