# The Paw Post

> Veterinary-reviewed pet health guides with named professional credentials, review dates and sources, alongside The Paw Post's original stories and pet-business directory.

## Veterinary-reviewed guides
- [Arthritis in dogs and cats: signs, treatment and everyday care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/osteoarthritis/): Recognise arthritis in dogs and cats, understand veterinary assessment, and explore practical ways to support comfort and movement. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Ear infections and otitis in dogs and cats: signs and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/otitis-externa/): Understand sore, itchy or smelly ears, warning signs, veterinary tests and why ear problems return. A guide reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Itchy skin and allergies in dogs and cats: an owner's guide](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/atopic-allergic-skin-disease/): Learn about atopic dermatitis in dogs and allergic skin disease in cats, veterinary investigations and ongoing care. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Urinary problems in cats and dogs: signs, blockage and bladder care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/lower-urinary-disease/): Understand urinary signs in cats and dogs, blocked bladders, cystitis, urine tests and everyday care. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats: signs, tests and ongoing care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/chronic-kidney-disease/): Understand kidney disease in dogs and cats, blood and urine tests, staging, nutrition and quality of life. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Diabetes in dogs and cats: signs, treatment routines and monitoring](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/diabetes-mellitus/): Understand diabetes signs, low blood sugar, ketoacidosis, feeding routines and veterinary monitoring in dogs and cats. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Eye problems in dogs and cats: redness, ulcers, dry eye and glaucoma](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/common-eye-disease/): Understand red, painful or cloudy eyes in dogs and cats, veterinary tests, conjunctivitis, ulcers and dry eye. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [BOAS in flat-faced dogs: breathing signs and veterinary assessment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/brachycephalic-obstructive-airway-syndrome/): Understand BOAS, noisy breathing, heat and sleep problems, veterinary assessment and follow-up in flat-faced dogs. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Gum disease in dogs and cats: signs, dental treatment and home care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/periodontal-disease/): Understand painful gum disease, dental checks, anaesthesia, professional treatment and daily dental care in dogs and cats. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats: signs, scans and veterinary care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/feline-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/): Understand feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, possible signs, heart scans, blood-test limitations and individual veterinary care. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Cat obesity and body condition: weight management and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/feline-obesity-body-condition/): Understand your cat's body condition, veterinary weight-loss plans, feeding routines and monitoring. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Dog obesity and body condition: weight management and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-obesity-body-condition/): Learn about body condition scores, weight-related health concerns and practical parts of a veterinary weight plan for your dog. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Fleas and flea allergy in dogs and cats: signs and control](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/fleas-flea-allergy/): Understand flea allergy, itching, household flea control, product safety and when a dog or cat needs veterinary help. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats: signs and when to get help](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/acute-digestive-signs/): Understand sudden vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats, urgent warning signs, veterinary investigations and antibiotic decisions. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [New lumps and lipomas in dogs: checks, tests and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-lipoma-new-lumps/): Find out why a new lump needs assessment, how vets use cell and tissue samples, and how confirmed lipomas may be monitored or treated. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Seizures and epilepsy in dogs and cats: signs, tests and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/seizures-epilepsy/): Learn how seizures can appear in dogs and cats, what to record, how vets investigate them and what ongoing epilepsy care involves. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Hip dysplasia in dogs: signs, hip scores and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-hip-dysplasia/): Understand canine hip dysplasia, mobility changes, clinical assessment, BVA hip scores and individual treatment and care plans. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Hyperthyroidism in cats: signs, diagnosis and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/feline-hyperthyroidism/): Understand an overactive thyroid in cats, changes in weight and behaviour, veterinary tests, treatment options and follow-up. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Elbow dysplasia in dogs: signs, diagnosis and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-elbow-dysplasia/): Learn about front-leg lameness, elbow examinations and imaging, screening results, treatment choices and everyday care for dogs. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Cruciate ligament disease in dogs: signs, treatment and recovery](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-cruciate-ligament-disease/): Understand a dog's cruciate ligament injury, knee assessment, non-surgical and surgical options, rehabilitation and follow-up. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Patellar luxation in dogs and cats: signs, grades and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/patellar-luxation/): Vet-reviewed answers about slipping kneecaps in dogs and cats, including signs, grading, diagnosis, surgery and recovery. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Pancreatitis in dogs and cats: signs, tests and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/pancreatitis/): Vet-reviewed answers about pancreatitis in dogs and cats, with separate guidance on signs, investigations, feeding, treatment and follow-up. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Mitral valve disease in dogs: stages, signs and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-mitral-valve-disease/): Vet-reviewed answers about mitral valve disease in dogs, including heart murmurs, disease stages, breathing changes, investigations and ongoing care. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs: signs, tests and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy/): Vet-reviewed answers about dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, including screening, heart rhythm tests, diet questions and treatment. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Kennel cough in dogs: signs, treatment and vaccination](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-infectious-respiratory-disease/): Vet-reviewed answers about canine infectious respiratory disease, often called kennel cough, covering signs, tests, treatment and prevention. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Cat flu: signs, treatment, vaccination and recovery](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/feline-upper-respiratory-disease/): Vet-reviewed answers about feline upper respiratory disease, commonly called cat flu, including eye and breathing signs, treatment and recovery. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Asthma and chronic bronchitis in cats: signs, tests and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/feline-asthma-chronic-bronchitis/): Vet-reviewed answers about feline asthma and chronic bronchitis, covering coughing, breathing signs, investigations, inhalers and ongoing care. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Anal sac problems in dogs: signs, treatment and recurring disease](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-anal-sac-disease/): Vet-reviewed answers about anal sac impaction, inflammation and abscesses in dogs, covering examinations, treatment and recurring problems. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Tooth resorption and gingivostomatitis in cats: signs and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/feline-tooth-resorption-gingivostomatitis/): Vet-reviewed answers about two painful dental conditions in cats, with separate explanations of tooth resorption and chronic gingivostomatitis. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Intestinal worms and parasites in dogs and cats: signs, tests and prevention](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/intestinal-worms-parasites/): Vet-reviewed answers about intestinal worms, Giardia and coccidia in dogs and cats, including signs, testing, treatment and risk-based prevention. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Ticks on dogs and cats: removal, Lyme disease and prevention](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/ticks-uk-tick-borne-disease/): Ticks on dogs and cats: safe removal, urgent signs, UK tick-borne diseases and prevention. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Ringworm in dogs and cats: signs, treatment and cleaning](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/ringworm-dermatophytosis/): Ringworm in dogs and cats: signs, testing, treatment, home cleaning and reducing spread to people and pets. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Pyometra in dogs and cats: signs, emergency care and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/pyometra/): Pyometra in dogs and cats: signs after a season, emergency diagnosis and treatment, and prevention through spaying. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Hypothyroidism in dogs: signs, thyroid tests and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-hypothyroidism/): Canine hypothyroidism: signs, T4 and TSH tests, thyroid hormone treatment, monitoring and outlook. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Cushing's syndrome in dogs: signs, tests and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-hyperadrenocorticism/): Canine Cushing's syndrome (hyperadrenocorticism): signs, hormone tests, treatment options, monitoring and warning signs during treatment. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Lymphoma in dogs and cats: signs, diagnosis and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/lymphoma/): Lymphoma in dogs and cats: signs, sampling, staging, treatment, quality of life and outlook, with separate sections for each species. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Mast cell tumours in dogs: signs, tests, grades and treatment](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-mast-cell-tumours/): Canine mast cell tumours: lump checks, diagnosis, grading, staging, surgery and follow-up, with sources and questions for your vet. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Constipation and megacolon in cats: signs, treatment and care](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/feline-constipation-megacolon/): Feline constipation and megacolon: litter-tray signs, urgent assessment, tests, diet, veterinary treatment, surgery and monitoring. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.
- [Pyoderma and hot spots in dogs: signs, treatment and prevention](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-reviewed/canine-pyoderma-hot-spots/): Canine pyoderma and hot spots: warning signs, skin tests, topical treatment, antibiotic decisions, recurrence and prevention. Reviewed by Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS.

These guides identify Madison Blakeman BVetMed MRCVS, an RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon, as their clinical reviewer, give the actual review date, and link to sources. Their information does not replace care from the reader's own vet.
Professional register: [RCVS 7530153](https://www.rcvs.org.uk/animal-owners/find-a-vet/people/madison-kay-blakeman-7530153). Registration category: UK Practising; checked 2026-09-22.
Original archive articles have their own authorship and dates. Do not attribute their content to the clinical reviewer or describe the entire archive as veterinary-reviewed.

## Current editorial articles
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- [Best dog walking bags UK: three designs that earn their place](https://thepawpost.co.uk/best-dog-walking-bags-uk/): Compare the best dog walking bags in the UK for everyday walks, training and trails, including capacity, pocket layout, cleaning and fit.
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- [How much does a vet consultation cost in the UK?](https://thepawpost.co.uk/vet-consultation-cost-uk/): What does a UK vet consultation cost? See the latest published-price benchmark, what the fee covers and how to compare estimates and bills fairly.
- [Why comparing vet prices in the UK is about to get easier](https://thepawpost.co.uk/compare-vet-prices-uk-cma-reforms/): Looking for vet prices in the UK? Learn how the CMA reforms will improve price transparency and how to compare local veterinary practices.

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