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Written & Verified by Alison Lambert MA VetMB MRCVS How Common are Adder Bites in Dogs? The European Adder is the UK's only native venomous snake. Adults are up to 60cm long and have a black...

Orthopaedic issues in dogs include any deformities, disorders and injuries of the skeleton and closely associated structures - such as tendons and ligaments.  These conditions are often associated ...

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is the most common spinal disease in dogs. Whilst we often associate the disease with the Dachshund, a subgroup of the disease exists that more commonly p...

Osteoarthritis in Dogs. Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. It can’t be cured but an early diagnosis allows a management plan to be put in place to slow progression ...

As the excitement of bringing your new pup into their forever home settles, and they start to grow, you soon start to wonder - “just how big will my puppy get?” Welcoming a puppy is a joyful time b...

Choosing A Bed For A Dog With Arthritis Dogs spend many hours a day and night in their beds and even more so if they are suffering with arthritis. Their bed needs to be in an easily accessible and ...

What are elbow calluses? Elbow calluses are hairless patches of thickened skin found over bony prominences, such as elbows. These unsightly areas of skin are common in dogs, especially in short coa...

Not black and white Until fairly recently it was thought that dogs saw only in black and white. By determining the differences between human and dogs’ eyes and by undertaking behavioural tests, it ...

Obesity is a major health concern Obesity is the most prevalent nutritional challenge facing our canine population, with approximately half of our dogs being classified as overweight or obese. A do...