When it comes to dogs, should pet desexing be viewed as an optional extra, much like pet grooming? While you can certainly groom your pet yourself, it's not as though you can curb your dog's sexuality without medical intervention. You can control it, to a certain extent, but absolute diligence is required. You only need to turn your back in the dog park for a second, and your faithful companion could be mounting one of his doggy friends. [Read More]

If you have recently discovered that your dog is pregnant, you may find the following advice to be helpful. 1. Inform your vet of the pregnancy if your dog is due to have their booster vaccination If your dog is due to have their booster vaccination at some point during their pregnancy, it is important to tell your vet about the pregnancy before booking an appointment for this injection. The reason for this is as follows; whilst animal vaccinations play an extremely important role in reducing an animal's risk of developing a number of very serious illnesses, there are circumstances in which a vet might recommend that you postpone your dog's upcoming vaccination. [Read More]