Dogs

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, resulting in the level of glucose in the blood being too high or too low.

Puppies are full of fun and learn very quickly from every interaction they make. It is the responsibility of their new human friends to guide them in the right way so they grow up to be happy, well socialised dogs who are a pleasure to have around. It must be remembered that the cute things puppies do may not be so cute when they weigh in at fully grown!

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! In order to keep your puppy healthy, they will need regular vaccinations, worming and flea control. At Chess Veterinary we recommend the following:

Ear problems in dogs encompass inflammation and a range of infections and accompanying symptoms. In this article, we will delve into the factors that commonly contribute to these problems.

Our detailed guide below offers potential solutions if your dog begins to experience incontinence in their later years.

Have you recently brought a young puppy home? Here at Chess Vets, we are supporting Dogs Trust on a new research project they are conducting called Generation Pup.

Rabies is a rare but very serious infection of the brain and nervous system that can affect our pets in Hertfordshire. It's usually transmitted via saliva from a bite or scratch of an infected animal. Rabies is usually found in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.

Canine parvovirus (parvo) is a highly contagious virus that occurs in our pets in Hertfordshire. The virus can live on the ground, on peoples clothing, in fur, on various surfaces and it can also be present on people’s hands that have encountered the virus. Parvo can remain outdoors, infecting unvaccinated dogs for many months and even years if in the right conditions.

Leptospirosis (lepto) is caused by bacteria. There are various strains of lepto and this disease is zoonotic (can be transferred to humans). The human form of lepto is known as Weil’s disease, it can be fatal for both dogs and people.

Leishmania is a parasite which causes a disease called Leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is a severe disease that can affect dogs and other mammals, including humans. The parasite is transmitted to dogs via sandflies.