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Dr Vicky Strong
Jun 22, 202112 min read
Weight management and obesity in pets: a Canine Arthritis Management webinar summary
On 20th May 2021, Canine Arthritis Management hosted a Facebook Live with two big names in pet weight management and obesity. Who was...
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Dr Vicky Strong
May 15, 20215 min read
I'm a dog groomer, what does sharing veterinary information have to do with me?
Vets and groomers both play a critical role in dog health and wellbeing. Of course, we come at it from different angles – not only in...
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Dr Vicky Strong
May 15, 20212 min read
Rapeseed toxicity in dogs
It might look pretty and provide the perfect photo opportunity, but running through rapeseed can have nasty consequences for your dog....
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Dr Vicky Strong
May 14, 20215 min read
Health issues in brachycephalic dogs
Brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog breeds have become increasingly popular in recent years. Whilst many deem their flat-faced appearance to...
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Dr Vicky Strong
May 6, 20213 min read
Brucella canis: what you need to know
Brucella canis is a bacterial disease which can enter the UK in imported dogs. Cases are on the rise and vets are being warned to be on...
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Dr Vicky Strong
May 5, 20214 min read
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) in dogs
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) is a potentially life threatening condition in dogs. Also called bloat or gastric torsion, it...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Mar 30, 20215 min read
#AskTheVet: Why does my dog fart so much?
Okay, so it isn’t a glamorous topic, but dog flatulence is something vets get asked about more than you’d think. And not just in the...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Mar 30, 20215 min read
What your vet wants you to know about... DOG FARTS!
Okay, so it isn’t a glamorous topic, but dog flatulence is something vets get asked about more than you’d think. And not just in the...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Mar 26, 20213 min read
New canine heated-related illness study published
A newly published study has identified the early warning signs of heatstroke in dogs. Heat-related illness is a potentially fatal...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Feb 20, 20214 min read
What are the most common disorders diagnosed in dogs in the UK?
A newly published study has identified the most common health conditions to affect dogs. Researchers have named the three most common...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Feb 17, 20213 min read
What your vet wants you to know about... DENTAL DISEASE IN CATS
1. Dental disease is common. Research shows as many as 85% of adult cats have are affected by dental disease. Accumulation of plaque and...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Feb 16, 20212 min read
10 things your vet wants you to know about... DENTAL DISEASE IN DOGS
1. Dental disease is common. Research shows 80% of dogs have evidence of dental disease by the time they are 3 years old. Tartar and...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Anal gland impaction in dogs
Anal gland impaction is when the glands inside a dog's anus become full and blocked, causing the dog irritation and discomfort. What are...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Feb 5, 20212 min read
#AskTheVet: Why does my dog scoot it’s bottom?
If you’ve ever owned a dog, you’ve probably seen it this behaviour before. The dog sits on the floor, back legs spread wide, and sort of...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Jan 20, 20213 min read
Alabama rot explained
What is Alabama rot? Alabama rot, also known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), is a potentially fatal condition...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Aug 21, 20203 min read
Dog First Aid Kits: What to Include
Dog emergencies can happen at any time. Being prepared – having some basic kit and knowing what to do with it - can maximise the dog’s...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Aug 10, 20204 min read
COVID-19 and The Dangers of Disinfectants in Dogs and Cats
Can animals get COVID-19? Experimental evidence has shown that cats, ferrets and even hamsters can be infected in the laboratory with...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Aug 6, 20202 min read
Grass seed injury in dogs
They might only be small, but grass seeds (or awns) can cause big problems for pets during the warmer months. This article explains how a...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Aug 6, 20202 min read
Chocolate poisoning in dogs
Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, a stimulant (like caffeine) that is poisonous to dogs. Unlike humans, dogs cannot...
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Dr Vicky Strong
Aug 6, 20203 min read
Heatstroke in dogs
We’ve all heard the warnings that dogs die in hot cars, but there’s a lot more to canine heatstroke than that. Heatstroke has very...
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