Archive: Sep 2020

When adopting a rescue dog, it is important to know all the facts. Most people are aware of all the ‘pros’ of adoption. But do people really look into and inform themselves of the ‘cons’? This post will outline the thing…

Domestic rats make wonderful pets. They are incredibly intelligent, playful creatures who can enjoy nothing more than exploring their surroundings. Many owners have great bonds with their pet rats and handling of these r…

You’ve probably heard in the news about Geronimo the alpaca, whose owner has recently lost a three year battle against an order to euthanase him due to positive tuberculosis tests. So we asked farm vet Cassandra Longhi-B…

It's not uncommon for puppies to have a bout of diarrhoea. For many pet owners, it can be difficult to know what to do to help your puppy, and when to get veterinary advice. …

This post is sponsored by Elanco. For more information, visit their useful local Lungworm Map here! Lungworm - Angiostrongylus vasorum, to be precise - is an unusual parasite. For most of the worms we worry about, they’r…

It may seem strange, but cats can suffer from asthma just as people do. The condition is very similar to that seen in people. A chronic inflammatory condition of the airways that is usually caused by an overactive immune…