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• Scooting in dogs

  Scooting is the word we use to describe a dog sitting down and dragging their bottom along the ground. There are a number of things that could cause scooting.

• Painful mouth in a dog

  Dogs with sore mouths often eat on one side of their face, eat less or, if the pain is severe, they may stop eating completely.

• Loss of balance in dogs

  Loss of balance can be caused by many different problems. Balance and coordination are controlled by the inner ear and brain, problems with either of these areas could cause balance issues.

• Bloat (swollen belly) in dogs

  Bloat (a swollen belly) is a medical emergency that is often caused by life threatening condition called a GDV. Call your vet immediately if your dog has developed bloat, especially if they are also trying to be sick.

• Humping Behaviour in Dogs

  Mounting and humping is normal for both male and female dogs, and occurs for a number of reasons (not always sexual). Distracting your dog, teaching them appropriate behaviour and neutering can help prevent humping.