Archive: Sep 2020

You may have caught wind of discussions in the media about banning short-nosed dogs such as pugs and french bulldogs. Here I’ll cover why these discussions are taking place and whether there is a ban on breeding or ownin…

Alopecia, or fur loss, is incredibly common amongst dogs, and is something your vet sees on a regular basis. Bothersome to pets and owners alike, alopecia can affect your furry friend in a plethora of ways; varying in si…

Let’s face it, poo is unpleasant at the best of times, without some of the weird and wonderful variations that can make an appearance! Hold your nose and let’s have a look at poo and what it can tell you about your dog’s…

Domestic rats are a popular pet in the UK, known for their small size and inquisitive nature. Wild rats are less known. In the UK wild rats are often seen as pests, and with recent headlines suggesting ‘Rats as big as ca…

Grieving the loss of an animal is always hard, no matter what species they are. Animals are seen as part of the family and losing them can be just as hard as going through the grieving process for a human who has passed…

Bert was a well loved, working labrador, the fifth generation to live at Mistletoe Farm with the Dell family. He would regularly help Mr Dell on the shoots, picking up and retrieving just like he was bred to do. But the…