Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), sometimes referred to as bloat, is a serious and potentially life-threatening emergency in dogs. While any dog can technically develop GDV, certain dogs are considerably more at-risk, particularly large and giant breeds with deep chests.  If your dog is more likely to develop GDV, it’s important to monitor them for […]

Dogs can be very good at finding things we’d rather they left alone. Things containing batteries, like the TV remote control or a child’s toy, might attract an inquisitive nose. But what happens if your dog decides to have a chew on a battery? 

Modern pedigree dogs were first established in Great Britain during the Victorian era, in the mid-19th century. In 1859 an English Pointer named ‘Major’ was the first dog in Great Britain to be compared to breed standards winning at one of the first big dog shows on record, and as such, the English Pointer is […]

From a contented grumble to a warning to back off, there are several reasons why your dog might growl when you stroke their belly. While a growl can sometimes be a sign that your dog is relaxed and enjoying the attention, it can also indicate fear or discomfort, or be a sign of an underlying […]

When we’re talking about the overlap between arthritis and meningitis, we are actually talking about a specific type of disease process. This isn’t about the old-age, wear-and-tear arthritis we’re all familiar with. We mean immune-mediated polyarthritis, a condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks its joints. This condition can overlap with another autoimmune […]

If you have horses or livestock, you’ll be very familiar with the concept of regularly testing for worm eggs. But for dogs, we don’t seem to do it so often… Why not? What are the pros and cons? Our vet blogger, Sarah-Jane Molier, investigates…