What is Cushing's disease in dogs?

Dogs with Cushing’s syndrome produce excessive amounts of cortisol. This can have harmful effects on other organs and on the ability of the body to regulate itself.

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, it’s important to ensure your dog stays healthy, happy, and warm.

What is BOAS?

BOAS stands for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. This syndrome is a pathological condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats can lead to severe respiratory distress.

Microchipping dogs greatly improves their chances of being found and returned to you if they ever go missing.

Learning about your dog's behaviour is a key element in building a strong relationship, which will allow you to understand how your dog is feeling, or why they behave in certain ways.

How often do you brush your dog’s teeth? Poor pet dental care can not only mean painful toothache in your pets it can also lead to liver and heart problems.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, resulting in the level of glucose in the blood being too high or too low. Glucose is a crucial source of energy for cells and tissues in the body, and its levels are normally tightly controlled by the hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas.

Obesity in dogs is almost as common as human obesity. Just like us, the global population of dogs is facing a crisis of expanding waistlines.

Most dog breeds achieve seniority at about the age of seven. Larger breeds get there a couple of years earlier, and smaller breeds a year or two later. But once a dog enters its senior years, it’s time to make some changes to its diet and lifestyle.

Did you know that chocolate is toxic to dogs? A small amount could give your dog an upset stomach, but there are potentially much more serious issues to be aware of when it comes to dogs and chocolate.