Veterinary blog

Stories, pet care and news from the animal world

Leishmaniasis in dogs: symptoms, prevention and diagnosis

Leishmaniasis in dogs is a parasitic disease with no cure but it is manageable. Discover its symptoms, diagnosis and prevention.

Learn how to assess your dog or cat's body condition at home, the causes of excess weight and how to help them lose weight safely.

Senior dog and cat care: senior age, check-ups, diet, osteoarthritis, dental health and early detection of illness.

We explain why the microchip is mandatory for dogs and cats, how it works and the owner's other legal obligations under current rules.

Discover the signs of separation anxiety in dogs, its causes and guidelines to prevent and manage it at home.

Learn how to socialise your puppy positively and safely during the sensitive period, before its vaccinations are complete.

To properly protect your dog, it needs its vaccines from puppyhood plus an annual booster.

The arrival of autumn brings noticeable changes to the environment that affect your dog. Discover 5 tips to care for your dog this season.

Understand your dog's post-holiday stress: the symptoms to watch for and how to ease his return to the daily routine.

The belief that shaving a dog will make it feel cooler in high temperatures is an extremely old one.

A dog's paw pads serve two essential functions for their health

How summer affects dogs: heatstroke, sunburn, dehydration and parasites, plus tips to protect your dog from high temperatures.

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