Archive: Sep 2020

If you’ve ever owned a male cat, you’ll know that vets recommend most should be castrated. For various reasons including preventing unwanted pregnancies in female cats, slowing the spread of infectious disease, and reduc…

The recent identification of a sheep carrying H5N1 influenza virus of avian origin (more commonly known as bird flu) marks a world-first in sheep. But what does this actually mean for the general public and for the rest…

Surgery in veterinary patients, and humans, is not an uncommon option for treatment or prevention of a health problem. However, unlike with humans, veterinary species cannot tell us how painful they are following such a…

As horse owners we don’t want our horses to carry a heavy worm burden. Unfortunately, the heavy use of wormers over the years has led to a significant amount of worm resistance within the equine population. This means to…

These days, everything seems to be mobile and based on convenience – phones, the internet, music. There are mobile mechanics, mobile hairdressers and yes, even mobile vets. For many people, taking their pet to the vet is…

There is now a huge variety of different dog foods on the market - it can be overwhelming to know the best one to choose for your pet. There are many factors to consider, such as your dog’s age, weight, neutering status,…