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Can our pets go meat-free?

Can I feed my dog a vegetarian diet? Is it safe to feed my cats on vegan food? These are questions that are becoming increasing common in...

Managing obesity in dogs

Canine obesity is rapidly reaching epidemic proportions. In a study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College as many as 1 in 14 dogs...

Heart health in dogs

The heart - the engine of our dogs - is made of specialised muscle which contracts to efficiently pump blood around the body and works...

Elimination (exclusion) diets

What is an elimination diet? Also referred to as exclusion diet, an elimination diet is made up of limited and carefully selected foods...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What is inflammatory bowel disease? IBD is a result of long-term irritation of the intestinal tract. Dogs who appear otherwise normal...

Portosystemic Shunt in Dogs

What is a liver shunt? The liver takes in blood from the portal vein: a large vein which collects blood from the pancreas, spleen and...

Pancreatitis in dogs

What is the pancreas? The pancreas is an important organ which produces enzymes to assist in food digestion, and hormones - such as...

Managing chronic kidney disease in dogs

What do my dog's kidneys do? Although they have other functions, the kidneys primarily act to remove waste products from the bloodstream....