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An honest take on your dog’s tummy.

Clear and backed by sources from studies in dogs. When science is not sure about something yet, we say so.

A vet listens to a beagle’s lungs with a stethoscope while the dog's owner stands beside them.

Kennel cough in dogs: symptoms, course and when to see a vet

A young Labrador on a turquoise lead in a park looks at a treat in its owner’s hand while practising coming when called.

Why do dogs eat poop? What science and microbiome say

A Golden Retriever puppy lies on a turquoise blanket, its owner gently holding it in her hands, with a bowl of water beside them.

Puppy diarrhoea: when to see a vet straight away

A Cocker Spaniel sits on a turquoise blanket by the garden door while its owner makes notes in a notepad beside it.

Mucus in dog poop: causes and when to see a vet

A Border Collie lies on a turquoise blanket in a sunlit living room, with a bowl of fresh food standing next to it.

Dysbiosis in dogs: causes, signs and what to do

A Beagle lies on its back on a turquoise blanket on the sofa while its owner calmly strokes its tummy.

Dog stomach gurgling: when it is normal and when not

A German Shepherd lies calmly on a turquoise mat in a vet’s surgery while the vet makes notes and the owner holds a symptom diary.

Chronic diarrhoea in dogs: causes, tests and what to do

A Labrador sits calmly on a turquoise mat on an examination table while a vet examines it and its owner holds its shoulder.

Blood in dog poop: see a vet now or within 24 hours?

A Jack Russell Terrier sits in the kitchen and watches its owner put boiled rice with chicken into its bowl.

Bland diet for dog diarrhoea: what to feed and for how long

A contented crossbreed sits at a wooden kitchen table and watches its owner sprinkle a little white powder from a small tub onto the food in a ceramic bowl.

Probiotics for dogs after antibiotics: what studies say

A German Shepherd on a lead stands calmly on an autumn park path covered in fallen leaves, with its owner beside it holding the lead and a bag dispenser.

Greasy stool in dogs: causes, EPI and when to see a vet

A Beagle sits at a wooden table with a bowl and watches its owner read the label on a white tub of feed supplement.

Enterococcus faecium for dogs: strain NCIMB 10415

An older Golden Retriever with a greying muzzle lies on a wooden kitchen floor beside a full ceramic bowl of food and looks at it, but does not eat.

Dog losing weight and not eating: when to see a vet

A German Shepherd lies calmly on a turquoise knitted blanket in a cosy living room while his owner gently rests both hands on his tummy.

Bloated belly in dogs: emergency or not?

In the hallway a woman wipes a golden retriever’s paw with a turquoise towel after a winter walk.

Winter paws: salt, licking and cracked pads

A woman brushes a fluffy Australian Shepherd in a cosy room.

Dog coat: shedding, dull fur, dandruff and winter baths

A woman gently brushes a cocker spaniel’s teeth with a small dog toothbrush.

Dog tartar: 4 stages and what actually works

An old golden retriever with a greying muzzle rests on a turquoise blanket while a woman strokes its head.

Senior dog: 9 changes you should not overlook

A Labrador with a light-up collar and a reflective harness walks with its owner on a wet street under lamps in the evening.

Winter dog walks in the dark: safety and games at home

A woman kneels in an autumn park and uses her hands to check whether she can feel the ribs of a light-coloured Labrador.

Overweight dog: the ideal weight on a 1–9 scale

A Husky, a Dachshund, a black Labrador and a small terrier sit side by side on a turquoise blanket in an autumn meadow.

Why every dog has a different microbiome and what shapes it

A Golden Retriever lies on a turquoise blanket next to a bowl of water while its owner calmly strokes its back.

Diarrhoea in dogs: what to do and when to see a vet

A mixed-breed dog sits in the kitchen by bowls of kibble and water while its owner makes notes in a notebook beside it.

Digestive problems in dogs: signs, causes, what to do

A Beagle sits in the kitchen and looks at the worktop, where grapes, chocolate and an onion lie out of its reach.

What dogs must not eat: a table of dangerous foods

A Border Collie lies on a turquoise blanket while its owner parts the fur on its side with both hands to look at the skin.

Tummy and skin: how a dog’s gut relates to its skin

A mixed-breed dog sits on a wooden floor in a sunlit living room and scratches behind its ear with a hind paw.

Why is my dog scratching? 8 causes and when to see a vet

A light Labrador sniffs a bowl of kibble with pieces of cooked pumpkin, with a halved pumpkin on the kitchen counter in the background.

Fibre for dogs: what it does and when to add it

A dog sits in the kitchen and watches as the owner mixes old and new kibble into one bowl.

Switching dog food: a 7 to 10 day plan

A black Labrador resting on a rug by the window next to a water bowl, while the owner watches him with a notebook in her hand.

Soft stool in dogs and puppies: causes and what to do

A beagle on a lead in a morning park, its owner crouching beside it with a green bag for dog poop.

Dog poop: what colour, shape and consistency reveal

A golden retriever rests on a turquoise blanket on the sofa while its owner strokes its head, with a bowl of water on the table.

Dog after antibiotics: diarrhoea, probiotics, gut recovery

A beagle sits on a turquoise blanket in a kitchen and looks at its owner, who is stirring food into a bowl with a spoon.

Probiotics for dogs: what they are and how to choose

A golden retriever lying calmly with its head on its owner’s lap on a sofa.

Stress diarrhoea in dogs: how the mind affects digestion

A laboratory in warm light, a rack of test tubes and a pipette.

Dog microbiome analysis: what the results show and don’t

A golden retriever resting calmly on a turquoise blanket in a meadow at sunset.

Dog gut microbiome: what it is and why it matters

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