Archive: Sep 2020

Brucellosis is a hot topic in the UK veterinary world currently. This bacterial disease can have serious consequences for both pets and people, and vets are on the front-line for diagnosis, prevention, management and con…

Losing your dog is a very difficult time. And, whether the decision has been made by yourselves or your dog passes unexpectedly, it is emotionally challenging. Knowing how to cope and who to speak to can be hard, but you…

You may have spotted an interesting news story recently about a rare disease in cats that has been seen in the UK for the first time. Should people be worried for their cats? Should we worry about ourselves? Or has the r…

Like all cats, the domestic cat you know and love is a carnivore, meaning they are primarily a meat eater and are well adapted to a hunting lifestyle. (Although some cats certainly like to pretend they aren't able to do…

Horses are social animals and prefer to live in a herd. Being prey animals, living in a herd keeps them safe from predators and allows them to display their natural behaviours. It isn’t ideal to keep a horse on their own…

With more animals than ever in rescue centres up and down the country, now is as good a time as ever to rehome a cat. It is in the best interest of both you and your potential new pet that rehoming centres often have qui…