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.
Tag: dog health
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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…
Health
Dog Vomiting: What Is Normal, What Is Not, and When to Call
Most vomiting is self-limiting. A few patterns are genuine emergencies. Here is how to tell the difference, and what to do in the first twelve hours.
Health
Fleas and Ticks: Prevention, Removal and What Actually Works
How to tell if your dog has fleas, why treating the dog is only a third of the job, and the correct way to remove a tick. Includes affiliate links.