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Within Veterinary Medicine it is well accepted that allergic skin disease in dogs has a hereditary basis. Or at least, there exists predisposition towards allergic skin disease with certain breeds of dogs. This underlyin…

So, your vet has decided that your dog needs dental treatment. Many of you may wonder what will actually happen “behind the scenes” on the day of the procedure……

There is a principle in all branches of medicine that dates back to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician. It has come to be known as “Primum Non Nocere” - “first, do no harm”. In many ways, this is the basis of all m…

Owning a dog is expensive. In fact, estimates suggest that dogs will cost their owners £10000-18000 over the course of their life. If COVID has put you in a bit of a bind financially. You might be wondering how you can c…

Skin infections can have a wide range of causes. From cuts and scrapes to illness. The veterinary term for this is pyoderma, and in this article we'll look at some of the most common causes and treatments. But first, le…

Common Conditions: Hot Spots Have you suddenly noticed your pet scratching or licking more than usual? Can you see a red, wet patch of skin? Your pet may be experiencing a common skin complaint known as a hot spot. In th…