It’s a familiar story for many cat owners: you’ve invested in the best prescription kidney diet available, only for your cat to turn their nose up at it and walk away. So why does this happen, and what can you do to encourage your cat to accept their new diet? 

For humans, dandruff can be a source of annoyance, embarrassment, discomfort and even pain in some cases. Have you ever noticed your cat may have dandruff too? What could cause this? Is it a problem? How might you stop your cat’s skin from peeling?  In human medicine, dandruff technically refers to a specific disease caused by […]

Prostate disease is often thought of as a human medical issue; however, prostate problems are surprisingly common in dogs too, particularly in entire (unneutered) males as they get older. The prostate gland can be affected by a range of conditions, from relatively manageable age-related enlargement through to serious infection and aggressive cancer.  Some prostate diseases develop gradually […]

Do dogs and cats get bronchitis? The short answer to this is yes, but if you’re probably looking for a bit more information than that! Bronchitis means inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. There are several reasons why this might occur, with a few differences between cats and dogs.  We’re going to explore bronchitis in more detail, […]

You let your dog out before bed, watched them do their business, and woke up to a puddle in the hallway. Or maybe your perfectly house-trained three-year-old Lab has started leaving surprises on the living room rug – and you have no idea why.  First, take a breath. You’re not alone, and your dog isn’t being spiteful. Indoor accidents in otherwise […]

With the best will in the world, accidents can happen! Luckily there are lots of options available if your dog does experience an unwanted mating, also known as a misalliance or mismating. Some of these options are time-sensitive, so it pays to seek advice sooner rather than later! So, let’s take a look at how you treat misalliance in dogs.