Advice & Information

Each month we intend to put a number of popular questions to our vets relating to general pet health and care. Whilst in no way intended to replace a professional diagnosis, we hope that the information and advice provided on these pages are useful. There is also a number of excellent fact sheets created by the Blue Cross pet charity, to the right of this page.

Dog Questions:

When will my puppy start teething?

Puppy’s teeth start to emerge at 3-4 weeks old and by 6-7 weeks they should have a full compliment of 28 temporary teeth. Loss of temporary teeth and emergence of permanent teeth starts at about 4 months old and will continue for 2-3 months. Teething is less traumatic than that seen in humans; however, appropriate safe chews should be provided.

More Questions:

Why should I vaccinate my dog?

How often should I have it vaccinated?

What diseases does the vaccination guard against?

What is a microchip and should I get one for my dog?

What are worms and how can I tell if my dog has them?

How can I tell if my dog has fleas?

If I find fleas, how can I treat them?

Are ticks a problem in South Wiltshire?

How can I stop my dog from barking at the postman?

My dog thinks it’s the boss – how can I reassert my role as “top dog” in the household?

Why do dogs pant so much?

How often should I take my dog for a check up?

Our dog has been examined once. Why do we have to have the problem checked again?

My dog’s breath smells. What could cause this?

When will my puppy start teething?

Can I brush my dog’s teeth?

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