Archive: Sep 2020

We are talking “chatbots” today! What are the possibilities and limitations within the veterinary world and is there an ethical dilemma? You may have become aware of the hype around artificial language models or “chatbot…

Insulin is a small but vital protein molecule whose name might be familiar to anyone who has dealt with diabetes, either in humans or animals. It is usually produced by an organ called the pancreas that nestles close to…

There are some animals that are always recommended to be kept in pairs or groups: guinea pigs, for example, should never be kept alone due to their strong social structure and needs. But what about cats? These popular pe…

Healthy hearts in both pets and humans have a natural internal pacemaker called the sinus node. This node sends out electrical signals to set the rate of the heartbeat, keeping it regular and responding to an increased n…

It was a member of the public who rushed Max in on a drizzly Saturday afternoon. Max, a small scruffy dog of indeterminate breed, had run straight out in front of their car, chasing a squirrel. Although they’d stood hard…

Vomiting in pets is often a cause for concern. Not only is it unpleasant for the pet but as owners it can be concerning there may be something wrong with them. If you are a rat owner however then vomiting should never be…