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Seizures in Dogs: What to Do and What It Might Mean
What a seizure looks like, the three things to do while it happens, and when it becomes an emergency. Filming it is the most useful thing you can do.
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Spotting problems early, common conditions and what to expect at the vet.
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Bad Breath in Dogs Is Not Normal
'Dog breath' is treated as a fact of life. It is usually the first sign of periodontal disease, and occasionally a sign of something else entirely. Includes affiliate links.
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Lumps and Bumps on Dogs: What to Watch and When to Act
Most lumps are benign, but no lump can be identified by feel — not by you and not by a vet. Here is what the common ones are and what…
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Neutering: The Decision Is More Nuanced Than It Used to Be
The benefits are real and so are the trade-offs, and recent research has changed the advice on timing — particularly for large breeds.
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Why Is My Dog Coughing?
The sound of the cough narrows the cause considerably. Here is how to describe it to your vet, and which coughs need a same-day appointment.
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Anal Glands in Dogs: Scooting, Smells and What to Do
Why dogs have them, what scooting actually means, and why routine emptying at every groom may not be doing your dog a favour.
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My Dog Is Limping: What to Check and When to Go In
A limp can be a thorn or a torn ligament. Here is a sensible home check, the red flags that mean go now, and the conditions vets see most often.
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What to Put in a Dog First Aid Kit (And How to Use It)
A list of what is actually worth carrying, what each item is for, and the four emergencies where knowing what to do in the first two minutes matters most. Includes…
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Kennel Cough: What It Is, How Long It Lasts, and When to Worry
That honking cough is usually self-limiting and the vaccine does not prevent every case. Here is what is actually going on and which symptoms mean you should ring the vet.
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Itchy Skin in Dogs: Working Out the Cause
Scratching has a short list of causes and a logical order for ruling them out. Here is that order, and why shampoo alone almost never solves it. Includes affiliate links.