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• Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs

  Mitral valve disease (MVD) is a heart problem caused by a faulty heart valve. It’s the most common type of heart disease in dogs and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

• Eyelash problems in dogs

  Our vets write about eyelash problems in dogs including distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic cilia.

• DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) in Dogs

  DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) is a disease that affects the heart muscle, causing it to become thin and weak.

• Alabama rot in dogs

  Alabama rot is an extremely rare disease in the UK. It affects dogs by causing damage to the blood vessels in their skin and in some cases their kidneys.

• Luxating patella in dogs

  A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. A healthy kneecap should never slip out of the groove, and if it does, we call it a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap).