Ask the expert: Herbal insect repellents

With spring in the air and the hot summer months just around the corner, it’s time to say a reluctant hello to fleas and mosquitos again. There are several ways to treat fleas on dogs but most people are unaware that a number of herbs can be quite effective in preventing a flea infestation and keep those irritating mosquitoes where they belong — as far as possible from you and your dogs. 

Ask the expert: Bloating and GDV

An accumulation of gasses in your dog’s stomach, or bloating, is serious. In fact, untreated bloating can lead to severe problems within a couple of hours. Our in-house vet gives a quick overview of what to look out for and how to treat and prevent bloating and its nasty cousin, gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV).
Ask the Expert - Compulsive behaviour in dogs

Ask the expert: Compulsive behaviour in dogs

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a well-known and quite…
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Ask the expert: A dummy’s guide to flying with your dog

Want to go on holiday but don’t want to leave your trusted…
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Ask the expert: Dogs in bed — good or bad?

Whether or not to let your dog sleep in your bed is a much more…
Ask The Expert - Cataracts in dogs

Ask the expert: Cataracts: what to look out for

Cataracts in dogs are, unfortunately, quite common in dogs as…
Ask the Expert - Barking Dogs

Ask the expert: Turning the volume down on a barking dog

Excessive barking is one of the most challenging things a dog…

Ask the expert: Preventing your dog from eating anything in his path

Dogs will be dogs. And eating everything he can get his paws…
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Ask the expert: What you need to know about ear infections in dogs

Ear infection in dogs is a common problem, especially in the…

Ask the expert: Diabetes and dogs

Yes, dogs also suffer from diabetes, and no, if your dog has…

Ask the expert: Early signs of cancer

When we think of our beloved dogs, the last thing we want to…
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Your dog’s body language from head to tail: a quick overview

So there’s this amazing new app that’s able to read a dog’s…

Ask The Expert: The incredible truth about medical dog detectives

“Write a story about dogs that can detect illnesses”. “Write…

Ask the expert: dog training for dummies

Okay, so you’ve decided to take the big step and get a puppy…

Ask the expert: Are you ready for a dog?

If you think too long about this question, the answer is probably…

Ask The Expert: What to do with dogs that chew

I know a guy who’s ‘lost’ so many shoes to his little Jack…

Ask The Expert: How often should my dog go to the vet?

If there’s one thing I’ve never heard about, it’s a hypochondriac…

Ask The Expert: I just howled to say I love you

Can dogs fall in love with other dogs? With St Valentine’s…