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Glaucoma in pets: pressure, pain and urgent eye care
Glaucoma involves raised pressure inside the eye that can cause pain and damage vision.
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For every very good dog.
First visits, daily routines and the questions that come with looking after a dog. Good preparation, without the overwhelm.
A few things to keep in mind.
- Notice what is normal for your own dog.
- Introduce new care routines gently and gradually.
- Age, coat, health and temperament can change the right approach.
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Vet visits4 min read
Bladder stones: the stone type changes the plan
Bladder stones are not all the same, and their location and composition change the plan.
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Scooting and anal-gland problems: when to ask the vet
Scooting, persistent licking around the bottom, a fishy smell or painful defecation can accompany anal-sac problems, but they do not identify the cause on their own.
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My dog ate chocolate: take the wrapper and call the vet
Call a vet promptly if your dog has eaten chocolate or a cocoa-containing product.
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Xylitol and dogs: the sugar-free label worth acting on
If a dog may have eaten xylitol, contact an emergency vet immediately, even before symptoms appear.
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Can I give my pet a human painkiller? Call before opening the bottle
Do not give a dog or cat a human painkiller unless a vet has specifically prescribed that product for that animal.
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Cloudy eyes and cataracts: what an examination can separate
Not every cloudy eye is a cataract. Learn what to record, when to call urgently and what to ask about an eye examination for your dog or cat.
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Hot spots in dogs: the sore patch and the itch behind it
A wet, painful skin patch can develop quickly. Learn why hot spots need assessment, what history helps and why the underlying itch matters.
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A swollen ear flap: aural haematoma in dogs and cats
A balloon-like swelling of the ear flap needs veterinary assessment. Understand the ear problem underneath it and the questions to ask about treatment.
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A lump near a nipple: mammary masses in dogs and cats
A small or painless mammary lump still deserves prompt investigation. Prepare for examination, sampling, staging questions and an individual treatment plan.
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Behaviour4 min read
Why is my dog barking so much? Start with the trigger.
Barking is communication, not a diagnosis.
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Behaviour4 min read
Dog barking or howling at night: what changed?
Night-time barking needs a practical investigation, not a louder bedtime rule.
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Behaviour4 min read
A digging dog needs an explanation and a safe outlet.
Digging can be exploration, an attempt to reach something, a way to find a cooler resting place or part of a worry-related pattern.
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Behaviour4 min read
Dog chewing furniture: protect the room and find the reason.
Chewing a chair does not tell you whether your dog is teething, exploring, bored, uncomfortable or distressed.
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Behaviour4 min read
Why dogs hump: context before embarrassment.
Mounting is not limited to male dogs and is not always sexual.
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Puppies & kittens4 min read
The teenage dog: rebuild the routine, not the punishment.
A growing dog may become more distractible, exploratory or easily excited as they move through adolescence.
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Training4 min read
Teach a hand target: a little touch with useful possibilities.
A hand target teaches your dog to move their nose towards an offered hand voluntarily.
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Training4 min read
A chin rest your dog can leave: cooperative-care practice.
A chin rest is a voluntary position, not a way to hold a dog's head still.
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