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March 27, 2018

Alabama Rot
What is Alabama Rot? It is a condition that causes damage to a dog's blood vessels and kidneys. It can be hard to identify, diagnose and to treat. The disease was first identified in greyhounds in Alabama in the 1980s, hence the name, and is much more common in the US than in the UK. Since 2012, there have been at least 191 confirmed and 35 suspected cases of the disease across the UK. The first sign of Alabama Rot is skin sores which have not been caused by a physical ...
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January 25, 2018

Leptomania - The Problem With Leptospirosis Vaccines
A fascinating read about the history of Leptospirosis vaccine and its use and misuse. Written by an American vet.
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January 23, 2018

8 Ways to Make Life More Comfortable for your Elderly Dog
8 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR ELDERLY DOG MORE COMFORTABLE According to our vets, our dogs become senior citizens aged just seven! Scary thought isn’t it? We’d hope there’s plenty of life left in the old dog yet, as the saying goes, so how can you help to ensure they stay comfortable in their latter years? Read our 8 simple steps to making life more comfortable for your older dog. Check with the vet If your ...
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September 22, 2017

Natural Calmers That Work
Is your dog scared of fireworks, thunderstorms and loud noises in general? Shivers and shakes, likes to hide somewhere if possible, desperately tries to escape and if you’re unfortunate to be out on a walk when a firework goes off, your dog may well flee into the night in fear?
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August 17, 2017

Fipronil - Are You Happy to Use it On Your Pet?
Fipronil in Our Eggs? Read on to find out how Fipronil is used in common flea treatments. We've all heard about the egg scandal making news headlines this week. But did you know that Fipronil is also used in common flea treatments such as Frontline, Fiprotec, Flevox and Johnson’s fipronil spot on. Fipronil is a neurotoxin which means it causes damage to the nervous system and thus kills fleas, ticks, lice etc. However it is also considered toxic to fish ...
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August 4, 2017

Fighting Fleas
So you've got an Invasion of Fleas? Make War not Peace . 1. Trap Them You've found a flea on your dog. Chances are you have them in your home too. To be sure - make a flea trap. Take a baking tray and pour in a about a centimeter of water with a couple of drops of washing up liquid. Place a lighted tea light in the middle of the water and leave on the floor for a few hours. If you find fleas floating in the water then you know that you ...
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July 14, 2017

Ear Problems and their Causes
Ear Problems and their Causes 'Ear problems are often the effect of something else wrong in the body' Ear problems are unfortunately very common among dogs. While others may suggest using a chemical solution or immune-suppressive drugs, I prefer to try to treat ear problems in a more natural way. Ear problems are very often the effect of something else wrong in the body, such as a food allergy. Remember when you are treating the ear, you are usually just treating the ...

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July 8, 2017

The Bottom Line. Why Does My Dog Lick His Bum?
Why does my dog keep licking his bum? Click Here to See Products Recommended in the Video Above Does your dog do any of the following? Rubs or scoots their bottom along the floor Licking around their tail and bottom Trying to bite the area around their tail You certainly have a dog with an itchy bottom! What could be the cause and what can you do to help? A trip to the vet is probably needed to determine exactly ...
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July 7, 2017

To Bell or Not to Bell
Bells on cats – we’ve all heard of that idea. Put a little bell on your cat’s collar and sneaking up on birds or other wildlife will be impossible and your cat’s kill rate will drop to zero. But a bell on a dog’s collar? What use can that possibly serve except to annoy you and the dog? Well a little bell, with a gentle tinkle as for a cat won’t be of value but if you have an elderly dog, prone to wandering off, hard of hearing and ...
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