Dogs with arthritis can have good days and bad days, much like their human counterparts, and with any chronic condition there may be days where your dog experiences a flare up (sudden re-appearance of their symptoms) and these need to be managed to keep your dog as comfortable as possible.

Ticks in the UK pose a very real threat to the health and welfare of your dog’s life. It is now estimated that a third of UK dogs can have a tick on them, the disease-spreading arachnids that feed on your furry friend’s blood and pass on infections as they do.

Rock salt poisoning is being discussed a lot at the moment due to the freezing temperatures as rock salt is used to help de-ice roads and pavements in winter. Rock salt is a mixture of salt (sodium chloride) and grit. It can be harmful to dogs and cats, if they lick it from their paws or fur.