Petplan's guide to your dog's health

Discover Petplan's handy pet guide to help you understand your dog's health. Find useful tips on smells, appetite and exercise and more here.

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Open Petplan's guide to your dog's health

How to give your dog a health check

Brian Faulkner shares some easy health checks to help you spot any dog health problems early.

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Signs of poisoning in dogs

Discover some of the most common dog poisoning symptoms – and find out what to do next.

Overcoming vet waiting room anxiety

Tips, tricks and advice from a vet nurse with over 30 years’ experience and expertise

How to do a health check

As your dog gets older, you can play your part in keeping them well with regular health MOTs at home.

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Help! My dog hates the vet

Taking an older dog to the vet can be stressful so don’t miss our guide to happier vet visits.

How to calm your dog for a vet visit

Follow our top tips to make visiting the vet with your dog a breeze.

5 home checks you can do with your pet

Petplan's vet expert Brian Faulkner shares 5 health checks you can do for your dog at home.

How to prepare for vet check ups

Behaviourist approved tips on how to make vet appointments less distressing for you and your dog.

Dog care guide

Find out how to set your dog up for a long and healthy life with health tips from Petplan's experts.

How to look after a dog after surgery

Petplan Vet Brian Faulkner shares his tips for helping your dog make a speedy recovery after an op.

Signs your senior dog needs a vet check

As your dog gets older, subtle changes in their health can creep up. Find out when it's time to see the vet.

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