Dogs

What is Cushing's disease in dogs?

Dogs with Cushing’s syndrome produce excessive amounts of cortisol. This can have harmful effects on other organs and on the ability of the body to regulate itself.

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, it’s important to ensure your dog stays healthy, happy, and warm.

What is BOAS?

BOAS stands for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. This syndrome is a pathological condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats can lead to severe respiratory distress.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, resulting in the level of glucose in the blood being too high or too low. Glucose is a crucial source of energy for cells and tissues in the body, and its levels are normally tightly controlled by the hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas.

Ear problems in dogs encompass inflammation and a range of infections and accompanying symptoms. In this article, At Calder Vets, we will delve into the factors that commonly contribute to these problems.

At Calder Vets we have created a detailed guide offering potential solutions if your dog begins to experience incontinence in their later years.

Somewhere in the region of 25-40% of dogs are obese, or at least likely to become obese. And obesity is every bit as dangerous for dogs as it is for humans.

The lifestyle changes should be a no-brainer. Your dog will want to take life easier, so they’ll set the pace themselves when waking and running.

It is advised by veterinarians to never feed chocolate to your dogs, and keep all chocolate out of reach. When you're eating chocolate, keep an eye on your dog to make sure they don't take a sneaky bite or two when you're not looking.

Learning about your dog's behaviour is a key element in building a strong relationship, which will allow you to understand how your dog is feeling, or why they behave in certain ways.