Archive: Sep 2020

What is animal hoarding? 
Animal Welfare
What is animal hoarding? 
An animal hoarder is an individual who has accumulated a large number of animals, exceeding their capacity to care for them. Animals may lack proper food, shelter, veterinary care, and clean environments, resulting in si…
July 30, 2025 • 83 shares
You get what you pay for: What a modern vet student learns 
Life as vet - what its like
You get what you pay for: What a modern vet student learns 
Lydia is a final year veterinary student, and in one of her last articles for us she talks about her training, what she’s learnt, and about the costs involved. With a new cohort of potential vets getting ready to go to v…
July 25, 2025 • 60 shares
Why does my dog rub his face on me? 
Behaviour
Why does my dog rub his face on me? 
It can be perceived as cute when your dog rubs their face on you but is it normal? In this article we will look at the many reasons why your dog may be rubbing their face and discuss if it is something to worry about.  …
July 25, 2025 • 73 shares
Could my dog have a clotting disorder? 
Common Conditions
Could my dog have a clotting disorder? 
Clotting disorders are not always as dramatic as we have been led to believe. Excessive bleeding or widespread bruising can definitely be a sign, but some symptoms can be much more subtle than that. When a dog cannot con…
July 25, 2025 • 21 shares
Buying a cat or kitten through social media - scams and pitfalls 
Animal Welfare
Buying a cat or kitten through social media - scams and pitfalls 
While buying a kitten advertised on social media may seem appealing, it's generally not recommended. Social media platforms are not designed to handle pet sales and may lack proper moderation, increasing the risk of scam…
July 24, 2025 • 164 shares
Summer hazards for cats – what should I be looking out for?   
Cats
Summer hazards for cats – what should I be looking out for?   
Ah, summer! Your cat is probably looking forward to it as much as you are, with better weather and longer days allowing for more time in the great outdoors (if they go outside), and more to look at from a sunny windowsil…
July 23, 2025 • 174 shares
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