Archive: Sep 2020
Life as vet - what its like
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a pretty bad year for us all. As a veterinary student in my final year of education, in many ways I have escaped the worst of the lockdown restrictions. In others, I have misse…
Dogs
Licking of the paws is one of the most common symptoms that we vets see. Sometimes, it’s not even noticed as being abnormal by pet owners. Only once the vet asks that the problem is revealed. So, how much is a normal amo…
Dogs
Stealing is a horrible crime, that can ruin lives depending on what gets stolen. And is there anything worse to be taken from you than your precious family pet? The theft of pets is nothing new. But UK police have found…
Small pet
The term ‘wet tail’ can be used to describe a variety of conditions in hamsters, some more serious than others. True Wet Tail is a serious gastrointestinal infection which can be life-threatening. However, the term ‘wet…
Why did the vet prescribe…
Activated charcoal is usually prescribed when your dog or cat has eaten something toxic. Being curious creatures our pets tend to explore everything in their environment. As they sniff, lick and nibble things sometimes t…
Dogs
You know those nights where you toss and turn for hours but just can’t sleep? Frustrating, aren’t they? Everybody struggles to sleep occasionally, but did you know that this can be a problem for dogs as well? You may hav…
