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With the right preparation and kit, you and your dog can learn to love your winter walks. SAFETY FIRST When walking in the dark, keep your dog on a lead and try to stick to routes with wide pavements and street lights. If you do encounter unpaved areas, walk against the flow of traffic, keeping your dog on the side

(Q) I have a three-year-old Labrador X Vizsla spayed bitch who is constantly eating grass. Is she lacking in nutrients? Should I change her diet? (A) Roberta Baxter says: Eating grass can be an indication of a digestive disorder, and often accompanies symptoms such as diarrhoea or vomiting, so addressing any digestive problems is advisable. Have you wormed your dog with

(Q) Why do dogs get hot spots? (A) Vet Roberta Baxter says: There are lots of reasons why some dogs are more prone to skin disease such as hot spots. All dogs have bacteria on the skin surface all the time, but only those with a poor skin barrier, which can be due to underlying skin diseases such as parasites, allergies,

(Q) How frequently should dogs be vaccinated? Is it neccessary for them to be done annually?  (A) Vet Roberta Baxter says: Some of the components of vaccines last more than one year and are generally given every three years, but some of the vaccine components only last around one year and a yearly booster is advisable. In our practice area the

No one wants to lose their pet. But in the event that your dog does go missing, it is commonly agreed that the best chance of finding him is through a microchip – so much so that microchipping will be compulsory for all pets in England as of April 2016. Microchipping facts A microchip is a small electronic device, about

Remember your dog while you bask in the sun this summer — he may not cope with the heat as well as you. Karen Bush gives us tips to help keep your dog cool. Each year most of us cross our fingers and hope for a long hot summer, but when it does happen, warmer weather isn’t always such good