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

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

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

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...

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

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