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Overweight dog and cat being examined to assess body condition

Obesity in dogs and cats: how to tell if your pet is overweight

Learn how to assess your dog or cat's body condition at home, the causes of excess weight and how to help them lose weight safely.

Care

Senior Dog and Cat Care

Senior dog and cat care: senior age, check-ups, diet, osteoarthritis, dental health and early detection of illness.

Veterinarian implanting an identification microchip in a dog

Care

Microchip and legal obligations of owning a dog or cat

We explain why the microchip is mandatory for dogs and cats, how it works and the owner's other legal obligations under current rules.

Dog showing signs of separation anxiety while left home alone

Behaviour

Separation anxiety in dogs: signs and how to help them

Discover the signs of separation anxiety in dogs, its causes and guidelines to prevent and manage it at home.

Young puppy being socialised with a person during its first months

Behaviour

Puppy socialisation: a guide for the first months

Learn how to socialise your puppy positively and safely during the sensitive period, before its vaccinations are complete.

Veterinarian vaccinating a dog at the clinic

Health

What vaccines does my dog need?

To properly protect your dog, it needs its vaccines from puppyhood plus an annual booster.

Dog enjoying an autumn walk among fallen leaves

Care

Tips for Taking Care of Your Dog in Autumn

The arrival of autumn brings noticeable changes to the environment that affect your dog. Discover 5 tips to care for your dog this season.

Sad dog lying down showing signs of post-holiday stress

Behaviour

Signs that your dog is suffering post-holiday stress

Understand your dog's post-holiday stress: the symptoms to watch for and how to ease his return to the daily routine.

Dog with its full coat staying cool outdoors in summer instead of being shaved

Care

Why you should not shave your dog in summer

The belief that shaving a dog will make it feel cooler in high temperatures is an extremely old one.

Care

How to protect dogs' paw pads in summer?

A dog's paw pads serve two essential functions for their health

Care

How summer affects our dogs

How summer affects dogs: heatstroke, sunburn, dehydration and parasites, plus tips to protect your dog from high temperatures.

Tick on a dog, the carrier of canine Lyme disease (borreliosis)

Health

Lyme disease in dogs: symptoms and treatment

Lyme disease can easily become a serious situation if it is not recognized and treated quickly.

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