Archive: Sep 2020
Life as vet - what its like
Veterinary nurses (student and registered) are known to be the backbone of animal care across veterinary practices in the UK. The have a range of responsibilities, from monitoring anaesthesia and assisting in surgery, to…
Dogs
Pulmonic stenosis (also called pulmonary stenosis) is a serious condition of the heart. It is often congenital, meaning your dog is born with it, and the first indication of a problem may be when a heart murmur is picked…
Behaviour
If you’ve ever been woken by the sound of hissing, yowling, and fur flying outside your window, you’ll know how distressing cat fights can be – for cats and their owners alike. Many cat owners find themselves wondering:…
Life as vet - what its like
Money in the veterinary world is always a contentious issue. The Competition and Marketing Authority (CMA) has just reported on their investigation into whether the fees charged by vets are fair and a quick glance at soc…
Law
The CMA report last week contained their proposed rule changes for vets around pricing – and overall, I think there are some really good ideas in there, especially around transparency of pricing and ownership. However,…
Winter
With autumn comes shorter days and longer nights, meaning your normal evening walk may become suddenly very dark! As the clocks also go back soon, it is time to start getting prepared for the darker days to come. …
