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• Hand rearing puppies

  Hand rearing puppies can be very rewarding, but is a big commitment. Hand rearing involves keeping your puppies warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.

• Weight loss in dogs

  If you think your dog might be losing weight it’s important to have them checked, and to tell you vet about any other symptoms you’ve noticed, such as vomiting, diarrhoea, low energy, or changes in their appetite and thirst.

• Dogs in heat/Dogs coming into season

  A heat (or season) is when a female dog is fertile and can become pregnant. During a heat, it’s likely that your dog will behave differently, bleed from her vulva, and become very interested in male dogs.

• Diabetes in dogs

  A dog with diabetes can't control their blood sugar levels (much like type 1 diabetes in people) and require lifelong treatment.

• Dog constipation

  Always contact your vet if your dog is struggling to poo, as the cause may need to be investigated and treated.