Archive: Sep 2020

Early last year, when Covid-19 was still a distant concern to most of us, there was a huge spike in the numbers of dog owners in the UK reporting sudden onset acute vomiting in their pets. The affected dogs were often ha…

You’ve been told your puppy has a hernia. Any medical problem is worrying for a new puppy owner and one that may require surgery to fix is especially daunting. Fortunately, while some hernias may be serious, most puppies…

It can be very frustrating and unpleasant when your cat starts urinating in places that they shouldn’t do – particularly if it’s on your bed! This article explores some of the possible causes of this and what can be done…

Firstly, if you have found a lump, try not to panic. It can be worrying when you discover a lump or sign of illness on a much-treasured pet; but we will discuss lumps in rats and why it's not always as bad as it might fi…

We all know many short-nosed dogs struggle to breathe, due to “BOAS” - Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. And sadly, lovely as they are, Frenchies are particularly prone to the problem. But beyond medical manage…

Vaccinations are an important part of looking after ourselves and our pets. Most owners vaccinate their outdoor cats, but do you need to if they live indoors only?…