Archive: Sep 2020

“He’s slowing down a bit now he’s older, of course…”  A phrase commonly heard in veterinary consultations, but is it true? Do cats just naturally slow down as they get older, or is there a more definitive reason?&nb…

The short answer to this is yes. This is a subject that is much more talked about in recent times and can attract some quite controversial views and opinions. This is usually due to the fact that not every person (believ…

Seasonal Canine Illness is a relatively new illness about which we frustratingly still don’t know a whole lot. However, the good news is that although we still don’t know the exact cause, we have become a lot better at t…

Thankfully, the world of pain relief for our pets has come on leaps and bounds in recent years. With newer drugs and improved access to complementary treatments, such as physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, dogs with osteoart…

We are what we eat.  It is as true for us as it is for our pets. Nutrition is one of the most important foundations for a healthy life. But if choosing the right diet for your puppy can be daunting enough, this is f…

A story broke earlier this summer that cats were becoming sick with a mysterious disease linked to pet food. Initial investigations revealed that pet food from one particular manufacturer may have been linked to deadly f…