Spaying your female dog is a normal surgical procedure carried out under general anaesthetic. It involves the removal of her ovaries and womb so she does not come into heat and cannot become pregnant...

Neutering or castration of your male dog is a surgical procedure carried out under general anaesthetic. It involves the removal of both testicles...

Animals are incredibly adaptable and can learn to live with blindness while maintaining a very good quality of life. Vision is just one of the five senses that your dog might possess...

Mammary (breast) cancer causes 52% of all cancers in female dogs, about half of which are malignant. The tumours can be small, simple nodules or large, aggressive growths...

Animals are very sensitive to the cold in the same way that we are. With more extremely cold weather on the way it is very important that they are not forgotten about at this time of year...

Now that summer is here pet owners will no doubt be taking their dogs for walks more frequently, while cats will want to spend as much time as possible out in the sunshine...

Dog owners are obliged by law to keep their dogs under control. This means keeping it securely on your property at all times...

Sarcoptic mange is caused by scabies mites burrowing within the skin. Mites are found on the skin surface, and it is a highly contagious disease...

Ringworm is fungal disease of the skin, hair and nails of animals and humans. On the skin the infection often spreads outward in a circular pattern, hence the name...

Dogs and cats have two anal sacs located just under the skin on either side of the anus and are connected to it by small ducts...

Lice are small, flattened wingless insects which parasitise the haircoat of animals. Each species of louse is host specific, that is each species of animal has it's own type of louse which...

Worms are internal parasites and numerous species affect dogs and cats. They occur in a variety of organs, including lungs, heart, blood vessels, kidney, eye, but mainly in the bowel...

There are many dangers associated with driving with unrestrained pets. Just as we wear seat belts, pets should also be secured in a car or motor vehicle at all times...

As a result of domestication and selective breeding, dogs’ ears vary enormously, not only amongst breeds but also within breeds...

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Don’t take on a puppy unless you want one, and don’t be pressurised by your children. Caring for a pet is an adult responsibility; do not expect children to take this on...

Are you thinking of getting or giving a puppy this Christmas?  Owning a puppy is a wonderful experience...

Raising an orphaned puppy can be a very heartwarming and rewarding experience; it takes a great deal of care and commitment as they are particularly difficult to raise successfully...