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In this article, we’ve put together a list of the most common canine health problems. The various disease and conditions listed below are the 10 most common canine health problems reported by vets during the previous year.  Although each year, the order may change slightly, you will find that the same 10 or so conditions claim the top spot on this …

Hot spots on dogs (also known as canine acute moist dermatitis) are bacterial skin infections caused by irritation. Hot spots usually occur on the paw, limbs, hip, chest or ears but can develop almost anywhere on the body. Hot spot related bacterial infections arise initially as a result of biting or scratching at a site of irritation. This irritation could …

Fleas and Ticks can be a serious problem for dogs, especially during the summer months. Many pet owners regard these parasites as a nuisance but some are unaware of the potentially very serious illnesses that can arise from the bites of these pests. There are some potentially very nasty consequences from tick bites such as Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. Even …

Homeopathy is the treatment of diseases with natural, herbal products. There is a lot of controversy over whether or not they actually work – especially in human medicine, but there are many people in the animal community who believe that natural remedies are the way forwards.