Archive: Sep 2020

Would you believe that Dog Agility is less than 50 years old? And it was ‘born’ in the UK! It was first introduced, not as a competition, but as kind of a ‘half-time show’ at Crufts in 1978. It wasn’t until 1980 that it…

Autumn is peak tick season in much of the UK… so how can we fend off these nasty parasites? Do we need to? What are the risks? And what is the best product?…

There's a lot to think about when getting a new pet. From deciding where it will live to food and feeding arrangements, bedding, toys and training. As well as pet insurance and deciding how they will fit into your routin…

You might have heard that veterinarians can do surgery for cataracts in pets, it's true! As human surgery advances, so does veterinary surgery, albeit often at a slower pace. …

Shift work is quite common in several different areas, including healthcare, security, law enforcement and transportation. It can be rather challenging, stressful and demanding. Nevertheless, owning a pet is perfectly co…

It can feel bittersweet watching our beloved pets getting older. On the one hand, we appreciate the many joyful years that they've accompanied us. All the wonderful experiences and changes we've gone through together and…