Picture a vet.  Maybe your mind conjured up a white man in a field, tending to some cows or sheep, driving around from visit to visit, stopping for some lovely grub cooked by a smiling farmer’s wife. In essence, you…

Electrocution is thankfully a relatively rare medical condition seen in our pets. One study looking at 35 years of data from 26 veterinary universities found that in that time period, there were only 280 cases of electro…

Laryngeal paralysis is a condition that affects the upper part of a dog’s airway and can significantly impact their ability to breathe comfortably. It occurs when the nerves and muscles responsible for opening the larynx…

Have you ever wondered what the jumble of letters after your vet’s name mean, but were too shy to ask? These letters, or ‘postnominals’, are their credentials, which show their level of education and their membership wit…

Water is vital to keep your dog hydrated and should always be available. Unlike food bowls which can be taken out of the way in-between meals, deciding where to put your dog's water bowl isn't always as straightforward a…

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the most common heart conditions in dogs. If your dog has been diagnosed with DCM, or even if you have a high-risk breed, it is worth understanding this quietly dangerous disease. …