Archive: Sep 2020

These are dramatic, but not uncommon or even difficult operations. Dogs manage quite well with only one eye and the cosmetic effect is often kinder than people imagine, with the cavity covered over with hairy skin, that…

Our cats are living longer than they ever used to. Thanks to modern medicine and good nutrition, the life expectancy of an average moggie is now 14 years. A significant number of cats will reach their late teens or even…

Does your dog have swollen, red, weepy eyes? Have they been squinting or scratching them more than usual? If so, they could be suffering from conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis affects most dogs at some point during their li…

In February 2020, the PDSA reported that with 51% of UK adults owning a pet. The split between cats and dogs was pretty even, with 26% owning dogs and 24% cats. Over recent years, cats have become almost as popular pets…

What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘herpes?’ It certainly is a word many of you may associate with the underlying cause of human cold sores…where it often remains dormant (inactive) for many years. But, are you aw…

Owning a smallholding is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, especially as people spend more time at home. But did you know that whether you own one animal or a thousand animals, the rules around the movement of liv…