While hip dysplasia sounds a bit foreign and scary, it is surprisingly common in our four legged friends. Whether the vet has diagnosed your own dog with it, you’ve heard whispers at the dog park, heard echoes of “hip scores” when looking at puppies, or done some googling when your dog starts moving oddly… you’ve probably heard of it. But what actually is it? What causes it? And, most importantly, what can we do about it? PATHOLOGY Canine hip dysplasia is a developmental di

As dog owners we are, in theory, completely in control of what goes into our dog’s mouth. Of course, in the real world it’s not always quite that simple. Most owners can share the experience of finding a now empty package of something that used to be a full package of something, with some tell-tale teeth marks and a sheepish (and sometimes sick) looking pup. Or, do we all have that person in our lives who can’t quite say no to that cute little face and will sneak them snacks

Let’s dive into a bit of a painful topic (yes that was a terrible pun, and no I won’t apologise for it). We don’t like to see our fur babies mildly uncomfortable, let alone in pain. But despite our best efforts and intentions, pain is a fairly inevitable part of life. When our dog is in pain, we can feel helpless and guilty, but understanding what’s happening and what we can do about it can help us feel more in control of the situation. We can’t protect them from pain complet