Latest articles by Claire Turner
Cats
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that can prove fatal if inhaled. It is a by-product of the burning of fuels such as coal, oil or gas when there isn’t enough oxygen available to enable complet…
Breeds
The Boxer dog is one of the most common breeds in both the UK and the USA; consistently featuring in the ‘Top 20 most common dog breeds’. They tend to be docile yet playful dogs, loyal to their owners, and can make great…
Cats
Probably one of the more unusual-sounding conditions that can be seen in cats, Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that was first described in humans in the early 1940s, causing albinism, easy bruising an…
Breeds
Cross-breeds are, as the name suggests, a mixture of two or more breeds. Historically, cross-breeds were always seen as healthier than a pure-breed dog. But is this true and does it affect whether you should get pet insu…
Common Conditions
Acne is a common bane of many teenagers’ lives but did you know that dogs can get it too? Although the causes are different, the appearance can be very similar. So what is canine acne and how do you treat it?…
Poisons and Hazards
During the hot summer months, many dogs like nothing more than diving into the nearest lake for a cooling swim. Normally this is a perfectly safe past-time but there is one thing that owners need to be aware of – blue-gr…
