
Ask the expert: Dogs and babies — yes or no?
Bringing another member into the family is a big step. But what…

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
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a well-known and quite…

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…

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: what to look out for
Cataracts in dogs are, unfortunately, quite common in dogs as…

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…

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…

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…