A lot of dogs in the UK itch. A whopping 2-3 million dogs visit their vet for itchy skin each year. Why do dogs get itchy Itching can be divided into three leading causes: Parasites, Allergies & Sensitivities and Infections. Fleas and mange mites, and maybe Harvest Mites in the Autumn are common parasites. (See […]
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Most joints in dogs, just like machines, are moving parts. They wear down; they wear out. Unlike bearings and belts in engines, joints have some ability to repair themselves and to heal. Arthritis, or ‘osteoarthritis’ or ‘degenerative joint disease’ is a balance of wear and tear versus repair. Joint supplements for dogs Herbs can help
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Yes, natural flea preventatives are better than drug products in many ways. They are effective and have fewer side-effects on dogs and humans than their strong chemical counterparts. They are less damaging to the planet in their production and use and smell so much more pleasant! What to do if your dog has fleas However,
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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is like the World Health Organisation, but for the animal world. It sets up committees of the best vet specialists all over the world to look at issues like obesity, neutering or vaccination. Over vaccination in dogs The WSAVA Vaccine Guideline Group (VGG), convened in 2006, comes out
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That’s right, the skin is the largest organ in the body. We don’t usually think of it this way, but if you put your skin on the scales (don’t try this at home), it would tip the balance on even your liver or your brain. How to prevent dogs from itching The best way to
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Many things can go wrong with your dog’s gut. The most obvious and common are vomiting, diarrhoea, colitis or constipation. Luckily, there are almost as many herbs to help intestinal problems as there are issues, so it makes for fascinating research. If your dog has serious issues with these symptoms, or the problem drags on,
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