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Dr Sam Wheelwright BVSc MRCVS
Dr Sam Wheelwright BVSc MRCVS
Articles featuring Dr Sam Wheelwright BVSc MRCVS
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Lyme Disease in Dogs: What Every Dog Parent Should Know
We asked a vet for tips on how to prevent the tick-borne Lyme disease in dogs
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Laryngitis in Dogs: Causes and Treatment
Vet advice on when you should be worried about your dog’s cough
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What to Do If Your Dog Gets Stung By a Bee
From how to get the stinger out at home to when it’s time to go to the vet
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When a Cough Isn’t Just a Cough
Seven reasons to be concerned when your dog is coughing, according to veterinarians
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Is an Underactive Thyroid to Blame For Low Energy?
If hypothyroidism is to blame, it’s best not to let sleeping dogs lie