Health
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.
Tag: dog health
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Nutrition
How Much Water Should a Dog Drink?
A rough daily figure, how to spot dehydration in ten seconds, and why a sudden increase in drinking is one of the most important symptoms in dogs.
Health
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.
Health
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…
Health
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.
Health
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.
Health
Ear Infections in Dogs: Causes, Signs and Prevention
Recurrent ear infections almost always have an underlying cause, usually allergies. Treating the infection without finding the cause is why they keep coming back. Includes affiliate links.
Dog Care
How to Brush a Dog’s Teeth (And Why It Is Worth the Trouble)
Periodontal disease affects most dogs by three years old, and brushing is the only thing proven to prevent it. Here is the two-week introduction that makes it possible. Includes affiliate…
Health
Dog Diarrhoea: The First 24 Hours, and When It Is Serious
Most cases settle with simple management. Some need a vet the same day. Here is how to tell them apart, and what to feed while it clears.
Nutrition
How to Help an Overweight Dog Lose Weight Safely
Around half of pet dogs are overweight, and it costs them years. Here is a realistic plan: how to work out the target, the calories, and what to do about…