A question I get asked frequently in the clinic is "How Do I Trim My Dogs Nails?" Successfully trimming dogs claws begins long before you go to trim them. Can you touch and handle your dog's’ feet to check if they need trimming? Can you see the claws or are they covered in hair. If they are covered in hair you probably need to be able to trim that too. Training your dog to like or tolerate their feet being handled is important from puppyhood. Put the collar and lead on so you

Arthritis is a common inflammatory joint condition which affects dogs, cats and people. It is a degenerative condition commonly caused by ageing, but can also occur in younger pets due to joint injury or poor joint formation. Common symptoms of arthritis include pain, lameness, swelling and stiffness of the joint. More subtle signs in the dog can include reduced exercise, grumpiness or reluctance to jump into the car or use stairs. Some dogs are reluctant to get on beds or c