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Bloat or GDV (Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus) in dogs
A dog with bloat or GDV is a true emergency. GDV is a sudden and potentially fatal condition in dogs that develops when the stomach becomes distended (dilates) and rotates within the abdomen…
Can dogs drink milk or eat dairy products?
When considering whether dogs can drink milk, or eat products containing milk such as cheese, it comes down to whether your individual dog tolerates it in their diet. Milk isn’t bad for dogs as…
How not to spend Christmas with your vet: Christmas dangers for pets and how to avoid them
Vets love their patients, it’s not a secret. But sometimes we really don’t want to see them. For Christmas, for example. Keep reading for what you need to know to spend Christmas with your pets…
Can dogs and cats eat gingerbread?
There are many delicious treats during Christmas that tempt both our dogs and cats. But what really happens if our animals happen to ingest one or more gingerbread cookies? Are gingerbread cookies…
Intestinal lymphangiectasia in dogs
The lymphatic system is a series of branching vessels, called lacteals, which carry lymph fluid around the body. Lymph fluid carries cells of the immune system and plays an important role in the…
Breathing rapidly when sleeping - when should you be concerned?
Does your sleeping pup suddenly start breathing quickly when they have previously been slumbering peacefully or is there a consistent change in your dog’s breathing once they go to sleep? This…
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