There is a rare eye disease in dogs called pannus or chronic superficial keratitis. It is believed to be a hereditary condition that is prevalent… Read More »Cocoa, the dog who has to wear goggles for the rest of her life
This ‘retired’ French bulldog – a ‘Frenchie’ to afficionados – stretches and takes a much-deserved 😎 rest on what appears to be a special couch.… Read More »‘Retired’ Frenchie stretches and takes a deserved rest (video)
Porcupine quills stuck into a dog’s face can look mildly amusing but they can cause serious injury.
NEWS AND COMMENT: The reporting is skimpy. However, it’s clear that dogs are picking up a bug which causes gastroenteritis when they are taken for… Read More »Dogs are getting gastroenteritis on Blackpool beach
Flat-faced dogs such as the French bulldog have brachycephalic skulls. Their muzzles are substantially shortened. This alters their internal anatomy. This, in turn, makes it… Read More »Half of flat-faced dogs require surgery to help them to breathe
A mystery illness is affecting dogs living in Yorkshire, UK. There was and perhaps still is a belief that dogs are getting the illness when… Read More »Many dogs in Yorkshire are falling ill with diarrhoea and vomiting and they don’t know why
This is the story of a big dog, Bert, a six-year-old Newfoundland who was happy, docile and friendly until he ate a big meal too… Read More »Big dog ate too fast and too much resulting in a life-threatening condition
Raw dogfood is being criticised and it has been criticised in the past. The same goes for raw cat food. But advocates of home-made raw… Read More »Raw dog food may kill
In the UK, after much debate, the citizens are returning to normal more or less after 18 months of Covid social distancing. All the rules… Read More »Surge in kennel cough now that Covid rules are easing
The Kennel Club breed standard for the brachycephalic, flat-faced, fashionable French bulldog and pug (as two examples) are clear on what is required in respect… Read More »Breeders of fashionable flat-faced dogs in breach of breed standard