Dogs

Reverse sneezing: understanding the snorting sound

The strange, honking sound known as reverse sneezing is probably familiar to everyone who has ever owned a dog.

If you've ever seen your dog with red, watery eyes, or have caught them squinting, or rubbing their face repeatedly, you know how alarming it can be.

Choosing the right bed for your dog is an important decision that directly impacts their comfort, sleep quality, and overall well-being.

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.

Puppies are full of fun and learn very quickly from every interaction they make. It is the responsibility of their new human friends to guide them in the right way so they grow up to be happy, well socialised dogs who are a pleasure to have around. It must be remembered that the cute things puppies do may not be so cute when they weigh in at fully grown!

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! In order to keep your puppy healthy, they will need regular vaccinations, worming and flea control. At Chess Veterinary we recommend the following:

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