Everyday Dog Health
Two different eye colours in a dog: what the description does and doesn’t tell you
Heterochromia describes different iris colours. Learn how to separate a familiar appearance from a new eye change that needs veterinary attention.
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Everyday Dog Health
What a canine antibody titre can tell a veterinarian
Antibody titres can inform some canine vaccination discussions, but their meaning depends on the disease, test and veterinary context.
Everyday dog care
A dog’s ear flap is only the visible part of its hearing system
Learn the difference between a dog’s pinna, ear canal and deeper structures, and describe changes clearly without probing the ear at home.
Dog Care
A dog’s third eyelid: when a visible change needs a vet
A new pink swelling near a dog’s inner eye needs assessment. Learn what to record and why third-eyelid glands matter.
Dog Care
A luxating patella is a moving kneecap, not simply an unusual walking habit
A luxating patella moves out of its normal groove. Understand what the diagnosis means, what observations help the vet, and why treatment varies between dogs.
Dog Life
A blue-black tongue does not prove that a dog is a Chow Chow
Dark tongue pigment is a recognised Chow Chow feature, but it cannot identify ancestry by itself. Separate a visible trait from a documented breed history.