Archive: Sep 2020

The majority of pet owners will have received numerous vaccinations themselves over the course of their lives. For most infectious human diseases, after an initial course as babies or young children no further vaccines a…

So, you’re thinking of joining #teamdog?! Woohoo! What an exciting adventure you’re about to em-bark on (pun intended!). However, welcoming a canine companion into your home is a big commitment and can be a little daunti…

Ticks are small external parasites that attach to your dogs skin and also can attach to us humans! They attach using their small mouth parts. They embed into the skin and feed on the animals’ blood before moving onto ano…

Sheep fleeces come in many different natural colours and markings, some breed specific and others very individual. Shetland sheep for example come in eleven main colours, with many shades in between, and more than 30 dif…

Getting a kitten can be exciting and fill your home with happiness. However, without the right preparation that joy can quickly turn into panic. Making sure you have all the right things to welcome your feline companion…

Rabies – the very name of this disease sparks images of slobbering biting dogs. Yet most of us have probably never seen an animal with rabies. Why is rabies something we should be worried about? What do we do to prevent…