Archive: Sep 2020

So you’re thinking about getting a new pet, but what? A dog? A cat? Maybe even a snake? But how about a pig? No, not a guinea pig, but a snuffling, curly tailed, wet snouted pig. Pigs were first domesticated around 8500…

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) is a disease in horses that causes glycogen (the stored form of glucose) to build up in the muscles. Usually, glycogen is stored in the body and converted to energy as and when it i…

Did you know that dental disease is the most common health problem in dogs? Introducing your puppy to having their teeth cleaned, then keeping up the habit for life, is the number one way to help reduce their risk of pai…

Once upon a time, our pet cats and dogs would spend their entire lives outside our homes. As time has passed, they have moved into our homes and now even sleep on our beds! As our pets have increasingly become seen as fu…

Pugs are thought to be one of the oldest dog breeds, they were first mentioned by Confucius in 551 BC(1). Initially bred as royal companions, they have delightful, clownish personalities. They love human company and bein…

So you’re wondering what to expect now that your cat is expecting? You’ve come to the right place! This blog should leave you feeling comforted that you can thrive at taking care of your new litter of kittens - it’s not…