Archive: Sep 2020
Dogs
When we think of police or military dogs, images of powerful German Shepherds leaping into action and pursuing suspects, or super-focussed spaniels sniffing out drugs probably comes to mind. These dogs are elite working…
Life as vet - what its like
Picture a vet. Maybe your mind conjured up a white man in a field, tending to some cows or sheep, driving around from visit to visit, stopping for some lovely grub cooked by a smiling farmer’s wife. In essence, you…
First Aid
Electrocution is thankfully a relatively rare medical condition seen in our pets. One study looking at 35 years of data from 26 veterinary universities found that in that time period, there were only 280 cases of electro…
Dogs
Laryngeal paralysis is a condition that affects the upper part of a dog’s airway and can significantly impact their ability to breathe comfortably. It occurs when the nerves and muscles responsible for opening the larynx…
Choosing a vet
Have you ever wondered what the jumble of letters after your vet’s name mean, but were too shy to ask? These letters, or ‘postnominals’, are their credentials, which show their level of education and their membership wit…
Behaviour
Water is vital to keep your dog hydrated and should always be available. Unlike food bowls which can be taken out of the way in-between meals, deciding where to put your dog's water bowl isn't always as straightforward a…
