Tests & Screening
How Often Should Dogs Have Blood Tests? A Vet’s Guide by Age & Size
A practical guide to how often dogs need blood tests by age and size, what routine panels check, and why early screening matters.
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Guides
Science-led, practical guidance for dogs aged five and over, written and reviewed by Dr Kelly Yeo, BVSc.
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- SymptomsIs My Dog Sick? When to Call the Vet or Seek Emergency CareA vet-written guide to deciding whether your dog needs emergency care, a same-day call to your vet clinic, or close monitoring at home.Read the guide
- Nutrition & SupplementsToxic Foods for Dogs: What Every Owner Should KnowA vet-written guide to the human foods that are toxic to dogs, including chocolate, xylitol, grapes, onions, macadamia nuts and alcohol, plus what to do in an emergency.Read the guide
- Healthy AgeingUnderstanding Normal Ageing in Your DogA vet-written guide to what is normal as dogs age, when dogs become senior, and which changes deserve a closer look from your veterinarian.Read the guide
- Senior Care
Palliative Care for Dogs: What It Really Means
Palliative care is active medical care focused on comfort and quality of life. Learn what it involves, when it helps, and how it differs from hospice care.
11 min readRead the guide - Symptoms
Dog Vomiting and Diarrhoea: When to Worry and What to Do
A practical, vet-written guide to vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs. Learn when to monitor at home, when to call the vet, and which signs need emergency care.
12 min readRead the guide - Prevention
Dental Disease in Dogs: Why It Matters More Than Bad Breath
A vet-written guide to periodontal disease in dogs: why it matters, how to spot it, what happens under anaesthesia, and how to care for your dog's teeth at home.
14 min readRead the guide - Symptoms
Ear Infections in Dogs: Why They Keep Coming Back
A vet explains why some dogs get ear infections again and again, what ear cytology tells us, and why treating the underlying cause matters more than just clearing the infection.
12 min readRead the guide - Symptoms
Why Is My Dog Coughing? Common Causes and When to See a Vet
A vet explains why dogs cough, what the sound means, and when kennel cough, tracheal collapse, bronchitis or heart disease needs urgent attention.
13 min readRead the guide - Senior Care
Dog Euthanasia and Assisted Passing: There Is No Single Right Answer
A vet explains assisted passing — the medical and nursing care a dog needs while a family decides about euthanasia, waits for an appointment, or supports a natural passing.
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