Lauren Witter

Meningitis is a neurological condition that occurs in many species - including dogs! There are many causes of meningitis in dogs and this article will cover the most common cause, along with how to recognise this conditi…

The liver is an extremely important organ in all mammals and it has many vital functions (over 500!) including digestion and removal of toxins from the bloodstream. ‘Liver disease’ refers to several conditions that can a…

Liver shunts, also known as porto-systemic shunts (PSS) are the most common porto-vascular anomaly in dogs. And one of the more common abnormalities of blood vessels in total. Thankfully, PSS are not that common in dogs…

‘Canine degenerative myelopathy’, also known as CDRM or ‘chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy’ is a disease that affects your dog’s spinal cord, resulting in hind limb weakness and paralysis. The human equivalent most…

Neutering is one of the most common procedures performed in first opinion veterinary practices. In light of years of research, it is now recognised that neutering is a predisposing factor for obesity and weight gain. So,…

It is not nice to experience diarrhoea in your canine friend and there can be many causes of diarrhoea in your dog. As their owners, you will understandably want the diarrhoea to stop as quickly as possible! Oral supplem…