Pippa Mattinson looks at common dog and puppy eyelid problems that affect the droopy eye dog, and at droopy eye dog breeds that may be more likely to suffer from ectropion The appeal of the droopy face dog Some of our most popular dog breeds have a delightfully appealing and […] Read More
Puppy Teeth and Teething: What To Expect?
In this article we look at when and why your puppy loses their baby teeth Giving soothing solutions if they find teething painful, and discovering why the teething period is so important for your puppy’s future dental health. Puppy Teething There are lots of little landmark events to celebrate (or […] Read More
Dog Depression
Are you worried that your dog might be depressed? Does he seem sad or tired for no reason? Are you worried that he has lost his enjoyment in life? In this article we are going to take a look at dog depression. Answering your top questions on canine depression, and […] Read More
Puppy Health: Screw Tails And Hemivertebrae
You probably know that your dog’s vertebrae are the bones in its spine. Unlike people, in healthy dogs and puppies, the bones of the spine extend way beyond the pelvis to form a long straight tail. But there are genes that dogs carry, which can alter the state of that tail […] Read More
Brachycephaly In Dogs: What It Means To Be A Brachycephalic Puppy
More people are buying brachycephalic dogs than ever before. We look at brachycephaly in dogs, what causes it, what brachycephaly is, and what it means to be a brachycephalic dog. HELPFUL LINKS Brachycephalic breeds Heatstroke Stenotic nares Elongated soft palate Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome Breathing problems Helping your […] Read More
Puppy Exercise Requirements
New puppy owners are often confused about how much exercise their puppy actually needs. Today’s article looks at puppy exercise requirements. We’ll talk about how often your puppy needs to be walked and how often. And we’ll look at other types of puppy exercise, such as playing with people and […] Read More
Ectropion – A common eyelid problem in some breeds of puppy
Some breeds of dog have very distinctive faces. These can give them an expression full of character and emotion. Certain pedigree dog breeds have had their faces distorted to such an extent that it causes them health problems. One such problem is that of Ectropion. A look of Sadness Several […] Read More
How To Clean Your Puppy’s Ears
Your puppy’s ears are sensitive and need to be treated with care. We’ll be looking in this article at how to clean your puppy’s ears naturally at home. CONTENTS Why some puppies need their ears cleaning Dog breeds that may need regular ear cleaning When to clean your puppy’s ears […] Read More
Britain says Yes to Brachycephaly – a puppy health concern
The Kennel Club has recently released its dog registrations statistics for 2014, and it was with sadness that we viewed some of the changes that have taken place For despite increasing concerns about the health conditions suffered by brachycephalic dogs, their popularity continues to rise. In 2013 there were 20,830 […] Read More
Syringomyelia and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Are you considering a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Whilst these are adorable dogs, known for their appealing look and wonderful temperaments, there is sadly a dark cloud hanging over them. Syringomyelia. It’s a hard word to say, but an important one to learn if you are thinking of investing your […] Read More
Puppy health: elbow dysplasia
Twenty years ago, few of us had heard of elbow dysplasia Nowadays it is increasingly common on pet forums and Facebook, to come across owners whose dogs and puppies are being treated for this condition. And many responsible breeders test all their dogs for this disease, before they consider breeding from […] Read More
Pedigree Dog Health: looking at canine cancer
Cancer is not a word that any of us wants to hear when we take a beloved pet to the vet. But according to the Animal Cancer Foundation, one in every four dogs will develop cancer in his or her lifetime Veterinary medicine, like human medicine, has made progress in […] Read More
Puppy health: haemophilia
Most of us have heard of haemophilia. Its a disease that causes excessive and potentially fatal bleeding in humans. Dogs, and other animals can suffer from haemophilia too. And there are several different types, each of which may affect different breeds of dog. How does haemophilia cause bleeding? Haemophilia occurs […] Read More
Puppy health: hip dysplasia
If you’ve spent any time looking for a puppy, or talking about puppies, you’ll probably have heard the term ‘hip dysplasia’. Hip dysplasia is a potentially crippling condition that occurs in dogs as well as people. As the name suggests, it affects the ball and socket hip joint. In a […] Read More
Puppy health: problems associated with conformation
Every pedigree puppy born, is destined to look and behave in a particular way Thus huskies have pricked up ears, thick coats and enjoy pulling sleds Gundogs have floppy ears and love hunting and retrieving things Greyhounds have long legs and run really fast. And so on. Obviously, within this […] Read More
Puppy health: brachycephalic airway syndrome
Brachycephalic airway syndrome is a collection of conditions. These are conditions that affect dogs with severely shortened muzzles. It is also known as brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome or BOAS I think it is important to talk about brachycephalic airway syndrome on any website that provides information for people that may […] Read More
Brachycephalic puppies – a pedigree dog health issue
The soulful and photogenic pug, must be one of the most photographed breeds on the planet. He belongs to a group of dogs with a condition called Brachycephaly. There has been something of a surge in the popularity of brachycephalic dogs recently And if you are thinking of buying a […] Read More
Pedigree dog health – how loss of genetic material can affect our puppies
Anyone interested in dogs will have heard that some people are concerned about the health of our pedigree breeds. You may have heard that mongrels are far healthier than pedigree dogs, and that pedigree breeds are all doomed. You may have heard that this is utter nonsense, and that pedigree […] Read More