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Owner stroking a listless beagle lying on the kitchen floor next to its water bowl – causes of vomiting in dogs

Dog vomiting: what does the colour mean, when is it harmless and when is it a warning sign?

Yellow foam, white foam, brown or bloody vomit? We explain what the colour of your dog's vomit means, what can make a dog vomit, what you can safely do at home and when you need to see the vet straight away – with a table and a list of warning signs.
Golden retriever puppy watching a rapid test cassette, dropper and timer on the kitchen table – how accurate are home rapid tests

How accurate is a home rapid test? Sensitivity, specificity and false positives explained

What does it mean when a rapid test is “98% accurate”? We explain sensitivity, specificity and agreement in plain language, show why the reliability of a positive result depends on who you test, and where false positive or false negative results can come from – using real validation data for MancsLab tests.
Young, unwell dog resting at home with slightly watery eyes – canine distemper awareness

Distemper in dogs: symptoms, dangers and home screening

Distemper (CDV) is a serious, often fatal viral disease that mainly threatens unvaccinated puppies. Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, prevention and how you can screen for it at home.
Healthy dog and cat in summer grass – heartworm prevention and screening

Heartworm in dogs and cats: symptoms, screening and prevention

Heartworm (Dirofilaria) is spread by mosquito bites and can remain symptom-free for years while it damages the heart and lungs. Learn about the symptoms, screening and prevention in dogs and cats.
Young, unwell kitten resting on a soft blanket – feline panleukopenia (cat parvo) awareness

Feline panleukopenia (FPV): the cat parvo you need to recognise within hours

Panleukopenia (cat parvo, FPV) is one of the fastest-killing infections in cats, especially kittens. Learn the symptoms, how it spreads and how to screen for it at home in minutes.