Emergency vets issue ‘cold weather’ alert to pet owners
As the Met Office issued further weather warnings for "snow, ice and wind" across the country in the next few days, with the possibility...
High-tech dog searching
My dog recently went missing while out on a walk and I’m still frantically looking for him. I’ve already registered him on DogLost, but...
Lead pulling
Our seven-month-old pup, Holly, is very boisterous on her lead. She is difficult to walk, as she pulls so much and has nearly pulled...
Troublesome twosome
My husband and I retired six years ago, and recently decided now is the best time for us to get two dogs. We had...
Cataracts in dogs: can they be prevented?
I have a two-year-old Jack Russell Terrier and I’ve read that they are prone to cataracts when they get older. Are there any supplements or...
Kong stuffing
When I leave my dog home alone, I always give him a Kong so that he doesn’t notice me leave the house. I normally...
Cushing’s disease
My daughter’s dog has just been diagnosed with Cushing’s disease and she is really upset, as she doesn’t fully understand what this means. What...
Havanese grooming
I’m considering getting a Havanese puppy, but would like to know more about the grooming requirements. Can you tell me what is needed to...
Telling porkies
Why is pork rarely used in commercial dog food? Is it really bad for dogs?
John Burns advises...
There is an old wives’ tale that dogs...
Recurrent ear infection
About a year ago, my dog had a nasty ear infection. This cleared up after a course of drops, but it comes back again...

















