What should I do if my dog is in a Road Traffic Accident?
Dogs are not as often involved in Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) as cats.

What is Anaemia in dogs?
Anaemia is a reduction in the number of red blood cells in the blood stream.

Why do my dogs anal glands swell?
The anal glands are small scent glands at the opening of the anus.

Could my dog have Anorexia?
Anorexia simply means not eating.

Why has my dogs appetite decreased?
A dog that will not eat is always worrying, but this must be weighed up against what is normal for your dog.

Why has my dogs appetite increased?
This means that many dogs have a tendency to over eat and become obese if they are allowed to eat as much as they want.

What causes bad breath in dogs?
Bad smelling breath (also known as Halitosis) is something that people expect from dogs, but it can be an indication of problems.

Why do dogs bite themselves?
All dogs will bite themselves occasionally - it is their way of dealing with an itch as much as scratching

What should I do if my dog is bleeding?
Wounds are a common cause of bleeding. Any wound will bleed when it first occurs, but in most cases it will stop within a few minutes.

What is Bloat in dogs?
"Bloat" is a filling of the stomach with gas, distending it to an abnormal size.

Why do dogs have breathing difficulty?
If your dog has difficulty breathing, you should contact your vet about it.

What should I do if my dog has a burn?
As with people, prompt first aid is the most important factor in how bad an injury a burn will cause.