Archive: Sep 2020

Historically, Vets have described options to clients with a “gold standard” and then less favourably presented options “if you can’t afford it”. The concern with this method of communication and decision making is that i…

Has your dog ever been involved in an accident? Perhaps they’ve had a clumsy bump on the head? If so, then you might be wondering whether concussion is a possibility in our canine companions.

A couple of weeks ago, there was a news report from the South East of England that a local veterinary practice was opening a new premises. This new centre would be able to offer a higher standard of care than the practic…

Ocicats are named for their resemblance to the wild ocelot. They are not dissimilar in appearance to hybrid breeds such as the Bengal or Savannah, but fortunately for the Ocicat, they do not have any wild cat DNA in thei…

Pets are a part of our family, and naturally we want to make sure there is something for them tucked away under the Christmas tree too. But what do cats really want for Christmas?  Take a look at my vet and behaviou…

Today we are meeting Frank, a cat who had a strange behavioural incident at home, and how his vets investigated his behaviour. Now cat behaviour can often seem unusual from the outside - but in this case, it was critical…