Archive: Sep 2020

With summer just around the corner, thoughts are turning to holidays. Many people seek a change of scenery (and climate!) with a trip abroad. However, there are several things you need to be aware of before you make a fi…

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have recently published their first reproduction control guidelines for dogs and cats. These guidelines have been put together by the WSAVA Reproduction Control Commi…

Last weekend I spent a glorious sun-soaked Saturday attending our local agricultural show, ostensibly for work purposes but also because it’s a great day out. With everything from livestock to dog shows, driven Clydesdal…

The term “quality of life” is used a lot in veterinary medicine This refers to whether a pet is living a life worth living; a balance between positive and negative life experiences. Quality of life becomes particularly i…

Blood testing is a huge part of veterinary medicine and can be crucial in reaching many diagnoses. Not only that, it can be used as a monitoring tool as well as helping to tailor treatment to that specific animal. If you…

Cat ownership is more popular than ever. The 2023 Cats Protection CATS Report found that over one in four households own a cat and 92% of owners consider their feline friend to be part of the family. The number of people…