When should I neuter my dog? Current guidance and what the studies show
Discuss maturity, breed, sex and home circumstances with your vet. Understand the benefits, the timing evidence and the questions to ask before booking.
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Ticks on dogs: checking, safe removal and the infections to know about
Find and remove ticks with the right tool, understand what UK studies show, and recognise when changes after a bite need veterinary attention.
Read the storyLungworm in dogs: slugs, snails and a practical prevention plan
Understand how dogs catch lungworm, what local studies really show and why a worming routine needs specific coverage. Know the signs that deserve veterinary help.
Read the storyIs my dog overweight? A gentle guide to body condition scoring
Look and feel beyond the scales. Learn the ribs, waist and tummy check, why muscle matters and how to agree a practical weight plan with your veterinary team.
Read the storyIs my dog in pain? The quieter changes worth telling your vet
Pain can change movement, sleep, handling and behaviour without obvious crying. Learn what to record, when to seek help and why one wag cannot rule discomfort out.
Read the storySickness and diarrhoea in dogs: when to call the vet
Know the urgent signs, the limits of home monitoring and why antibiotics may not be part of the plan. A clear account of what changed helps your vet guide you.
Read the storyA dog-safe Christmas: food, presents and decorations to plan around
From mince pies and chocolate gifts to tinsel and batteries, a few household decisions can make Christmas safer. Know what to store away and when to call your vet.
Read the storyHow to brush your dog’s teeth: a gentle routine for a healthier mouth
Dogs can keep eating despite painful dental disease. Learn the signs to mention, how to build daily brushing and where chews and professional care fit.
Read the storyDoggy dementia: changes to notice and ways to help an older dog
Confusion, night waking and forgotten habits deserve a vet check. Understand cognitive dysfunction, the limits of the research and ways to make daily life gentler.
Read the storyDoes your dog need a booster every year? Vaccines and leptospirosis explained
Annual reminders can cover different vaccine schedules. Understand leptospirosis protection, the latest UK safety update and the questions to take to your vet.
Read the storyConkers, acorns and wild mushrooms: a practical autumn plan for dogs
Most conker and acorn poisonings are mild, but swallowed nuts can obstruct the gut. Wild fungi need expert advice. Here is what to watch for and what to do.
Read the storyNoisy breathing in flat-faced dogs: when to ask your vet for help
Snoring and snorting can become so familiar that they fade into the background. Here is how to recognise breathing concerns, understand BOAS assessment and make everyday life easier.
Read the storyBlue-green algae and dogs: what to check before a waterside walk
A familiar lake is not a standing promise of safe swimming. Learn what warning signs mean, how shoreline material can expose dogs, what to do after contact and where to report a bloom.
Read the storyBloat in dogs: the signs of GDV and why you must act quickly
Repeated retching without bringing anything up can signal a life-threatening emergency. Learn the signs of GDV, what treatment involves and where the prevention evidence is uncertain.
Read the storyArthritis in dogs: the early signs that can look like old age
Slower walks, awkward mornings and a new reluctance to jump can be easy to explain away. Learn what to notice, what to tell your vet and how small home changes can help.
Read the storyAntifreeze, rat bait and road salt: keeping your dog safe in winter
A practical guide to the products in sheds, garages and on winter pavements: what makes them dangerous, what to tell the vet, and the household habits that prevent exposure.
Read the storyAdder bites in dogs: what to do on a countryside walk
A sudden swollen muzzle on a walk is frightening. Here is the first aid to remember, what the evidence says about recovery, and how to share adder country with less worry.
Read the storyHeatstroke in dogs: why vets now say cool first, transport second
Most heatstroke in UK dogs follows exercise, often an ordinary walk, and in vet records few dogs were cooled before reaching the practice. How to spot the signs, cool your dog safely and get help, and what experts say about cold water.
Read the storyChocolate, grapes and xylitol: what to do straight away if your dog eats them
Chocolate, grapes and xylitol are among the things the UK's animal poisons service hears about most. What to do straight away, why each is dangerous, and why you should not try to make your dog sick at home.
Read the storyAlabama rot: what UK dog owners need to know, and what is still unknown
Alabama rot is frightening and its cause is still unknown, but it is very rare. What the research shows about winter, woodland and washing, which sores need a vet, and whether to change your walks.
Read the storyTail talk: a practical guide to reading a wag
A wag can come with worry as well as excitement. Learn your dog’s usual posture, read the whole interaction and recognise tail changes that need a vet.
Read the storyIs a tired dog really a good dog? What sniffing gives your dog instead
Sniffing may give a dog something better than exhaustion: in one study, a fortnight of nosework made pet dogs more optimistic. What the research says about scent work and chewing, and signs a dog may have had enough.
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