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Does one size of diet fit all? Is there a universally healthy diet?  Recent large-scale studies have shown that people have profoundly individual responses to the same food. The results of these and further studies…

Dogs are expert at reading us, and our behaviour. They can predict our actions from imperceptible signals. Seizure alert and diabetes alert dogs use these skills to protect their owners. This sensitivity makes it difficu…

Disease of the outer portion of the ear canal (otitis externa) is one of the most frequent presenting problems seen, day to day, in first opinion veterinary practice. Representing inflammation of the cells that line the…

The recent months have been a strain for most. One of the positives, personally, has been reinforcing the special bond I have with my own cat. 90% of pet owners see their pet as part of the family and I am not alone as i…

House dust mites are present in all our homes, regardless of our cleaning regimes. Some sources suggest 10% of dogs have significant allergies and house dust mite affects a third of these dogs. These tiny members of the…

Peanuts are a great snack and are found in many products, including the family-favourite peanut butter. It’s well known that dogs love peanut butter, but can they eat plain peanuts too?…