Archive: Sep 2020

Scooting is used to describe the behaviour of a dog in the ‘sit’ position, who then uses his front legs to pull himself forwards, resulting in his bottom dragging across the floor. Now, this isn’t necessarily the most pl…

Fractures are a relatively common pet injury - usually the result of trauma or a fall, and a common question I get asked by owners is “Why can’t my dog’s fracture be cast?” After all, it’s commonplace in human medicine.

If you are wanting to breed from your female dog, are wondering how to manage her heat period, or are just interested in dog biology, this is the article for you! Today we will be learning all about the female dog’s repr…

A lack of appetite is a frequent cause for concern amongst cat owners. There is a long list of potential causes, some more serious than others. Cats are very good at hiding signs of illness, which means that getting to t…

Dogs are an important part of many people’s lives and couldn’t imagine a world without their best friend. Sadly dogs do not live forever and we all will have to say goodbye one day. But can we predict how long a dog migh…

They say that prevention is better than cure. Vaccines are used in health plans to train the immune system to deal with infection by building up an immune response. We routinely vaccinate ourselves, our cats, and our dog…