Health
Symptoms, prevention and when to call the vet.
Fleas on Dogs: How to Get Rid of Them for Good
To get rid of fleas on your dog for good, treat every pet in the house, clean and treat the home, and keep going for about three months. Here is why it works.
Foods Toxic to Dogs: The Complete List and What to Do
Chocolate, xylitol, grapes, onions, macadamias and more: which foods are toxic to dogs, how much is dangerous, the symptoms to watch for and who to call.
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Treatment Options and Costs
Hip dysplasia in dogs: the early signs, how vets diagnose it, when weight control and pain relief are enough, what surgery involves, and US and UK costs.
Itchy Dog? Common Causes of Skin Allergies and What Helps
Most itchy dogs have fleas, an environmental allergy (atopic dermatitis) or, less often, a food allergy. How vets tell them apart, and what actually helps.
Kennel Cough in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and the Vaccine
Kennel cough is a contagious airway infection causing a honking cough. Most dogs recover at home in 1–3 weeks. Signs, red flags, vaccines and boarding rules.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule: Core Shots, Boosters and Timing
When puppies need their jabs, which vaccines are core vs optional under WSAVA guidance, how the US, UK, EU and Australia differ, and when your puppy can go out.
Signs Your Dog Is in Pain: Subtle Clues and Red Flags
How to tell if your dog is in pain: behaviour changes, body language and physical signs, how vets score pain, and why human painkillers are dangerous.
Ticks on Dogs: Removal, Prevention and Tick-Borne Diseases
How to remove a tick from your dog safely, which tick-borne diseases matter where you live, from Lyme to Australia's paralysis tick, and how to cut the risk.
Why Is My Dog Vomiting? When to Worry and When to Wait
One vomit in a bright, healthy adult dog can usually be watched at home. Repeated vomiting, blood, a swollen belly or retching with nothing coming up needs a vet.