
Atopic Dermatitis (Itchy skin!)
Atopy is a condition where the body has an allergic reaction to certain substances, like pollen and household dust…

Atopy is a condition where the body has an allergic reaction to certain substances, like pollen and household dust…

The prospect of finding a Mast Cell Tumour is something that most dog owners will dread having to deal with…

Red flags are a home that is too clean – there is such a thing! Are they prepared for muddy paws/toilet accidents?

Parting from the normal subjects, I’m highlighting a disease which is being brought in to the UK in imported dogs…

I also work as an animal care assistant at a local cat and dog sanctuary so don’t have a lot of time off over Christmas…

I find the teamwork, and the lengths that the PDWRA volunteers will go to, both inspiring and heart-warming…

I have always had an active interest in animal welfare and have volunteered for Dog rescue charities both in the UK and Africa.

I have seen more cases in the last 5 years working (voluntarily) for the Charity, than I ever saw when in practice…

I have been asked to write about pet insurance as it can be quite a minefield out there…

I’m retired and so can arrange the day very much to suit the pugs and myself (which I do)!

We can’t thank Lynn enough for her enthusiasm and dedication to our cause…

The first sign that your Pug may have a spinal condition could be pain, such as reluctance to jump or yelping…

I thought I’d make my regular pug-health article a little different this time to illustrate a number of health issues of pugs…

We work together as a team to help each other find suitable foster or adoptive homes across the country…

A seizure can be a very frightening thing to observe, especially when it is your own dog…

Ticks are 8-legged parasites that can be present all year round & are not just a warm-weather hazard…

Because pugs are brachycephalic they are more likely to have problems with their teeth…

No doubt a significant number of you will have had the misfortune to have had experience of a mast cell tumour with one of your pugs…
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