Once you have made the decision to bring a new puppy into your family, it's time to start making plans for when they arrive. Use our puppy checklist to ensure you're prepared.

At Spinney Vets we have created a detailed guide offering potential solutions if your dog begins to experience incontinence in their later years.

It happens – some old dogs just get leaky. It’s not their fault, so the most important advice we can offer is to never scold your senior dog for having an accident.

You might have spotted a few grey hairs here and there, and you might have noticed that your dog has started to move a little slower than usual.

Being a 'sleepy head' or unable to get out of bed? This article will help you know how to spot arthritis and other degenerative conditions in your dog or cat.

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 their diet and lifestyle.

Canine dermatology is perhaps one of the most frustrating yet potentially rewarding areas of veterinary life, when you are able to make a dog more comfortable. It’s also anywhere between 25-30% of our canine patients, so we get lots of practice at it. We see lots of itchy dogs!

Dog vaccinations protect them from common infections and are advised to all dog owners. Find out the facts about protecting your dog here!