Diarrhoea in Dogs

Diarrhoea is one of the most common conditions seen by vets and it's likely you'll encounter it during your time as an owner. Here's what you need to know about spotting diarrhoea, as well as how to treat and prevent it. Read more

Heartworm is a severe, often fatal, disease spread from host-to-host by mosquito bites and it can affect dogs, cats and foxes. Read more

Ehrlichiosis is spread from host-to-host by infected tick bites. Read more

Epilepsy in Dogs

Epilepsy is a condition that leads to dogs having repeated fits or seizures due to abnormal activity in the brain. This article talks about the symptoms, causes and how you can treat epilepsy in dogs. Read more

Hypothyroidism is a common hormonal condition affecting dogs. This article covers the symptoms, causes and treatment of hypothyroidism in dogs. Read more

Leishmaniasis is a severe, often fatal disease spread from dog-to-dog by sand fly bites. This article covers its symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention. Read more

Leptospirosis in Dogs

Leptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease spread via the urine of infected dogs or rats. This article covers the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of leptospirosis in dogs. Read more

Rabies is a horrific viral disease that is almost invariably fatal once symptoms appear. The disease can affect all mammals including dogs, cats, rodents and wild animals like bats and foxes. Read more

Ticks pose a real threat to dogs and other animals, including humans. They transmit several diseases that can cause severe illness and even death. Read more

What is Kennel Cough?

Kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is a highly contagious disease of a dog's respiratory tract caused by a variety of viruses and bacteria. This article covers the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of kennel cough. Read more