Archive: Sep 2020

With the rise of grain-free dog foods, veterinarians started to notice a worrying trend; dogs eating these diets were found to be suffering from a rare heart condition. This illness, called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM),…

If you’re the owner of an elderly cat, you’ve probably heard of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland. But for all you dog owners out there, you may be wondering if your canine companion can get thyroid problem…

If you haven’t heard of EGUS before, it stands for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. This is what other horse owners refer to, when they say that their horse has ulcers. It can be pretty nasty and very uncomfortable f…

Getting a puppy is a very exciting time, however, it's not without its challenges. You probably expect teething problems like chewing or accidents in the house, but concerns about your puppy's health might take you by su…

The UK Government has introduced a wide-ranging Action Plan for Animal Welfare. For pet owners, this includes making microchips for cats a legal requirement. So, what does this mean for you? It is estimated that around 2…

Imagine this, waking up one morning and letting your dog in the garden to do their business, when suddenly you notice a big pile of black poo! Is this serious? What has caused this? What should I do? As gross as it may…