Why is a lame dog lame? The obvious, but incorrect, answer to the question is 'because it has a sore leg'. The correct answer is more complicated, but also quite obvious when you think about it. Firstly, what is a lamene…

Question from Jaamal Dupas: I have a 7 month old female dog. When she squats to pee the first time it's normal. Then she tries again and only a few drops. And i noticed a drop of blood the last time she went. Could this…

Do you ever wonder what actually goes into pet food? Everyone with a pet has to provide food for them every day, but most of us are unaware of the background to what we are feeding. That's not to say that we don't care a…

There are few professions that can carry such a range of emotions, than that of working with and caring for animals. Almost all animal charities will tell you of the amazing successes they have with cases, for animals of…

Blacks Vets – Dudley Hospital Veterinary Practice in the West Midlands has been crowned the Best UK Vets 2015 thanks to the outstanding reviews left online by their clients. With 262 reviews of four or five stars, Dudley…

Question from Jacky Brosnan: How do you STOP your dog jumping up when anyone comes in or when we come back in Answer from Shanika Winters: Hi Jacky, thank you for your question about your dog's jumping behaviour when any…