Archive: Sep 2020
Life as vet - what its like
Last year, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) became the UK’s 11th Veterinary School. Opening its doors to vet students from September 2023, the University is offering an original approach to its veterina…
Pet Travel
As the world becomes more connected, so does the desire of pet owners to bring their furry companions with them on their travels, not just by car or train, but by air. In recent years, we've seen a significant increase i…
Behaviour
If you’ve ever furnished a house or just fancied a move around, you’ve probably spent some time deciding where to put your bed. Most people, of course, place it in their bedroom, but when it comes to dog beds there are m…
Cats
Cataracts are often associated with elderly people, giving them a stereotypical hazy eyed appearance and contributing to disruptions in eye sight. But what are they? And can they affect our pets too? We know elderly dogs…
Life as vet - what its like
At the veterinary practice, there are many different types of roles that a nurse can take on. Common roles include a nurse receptionist, an anaesthetic nurse and a consulting nurse to name just a few. But, what does it m…
Cats
You’re probably familiar with the concept that hormones are the body’s messengers. Released in one part of the body, they travel to another prompting some kind of response in a target organ. Hormones have many functions,…
