Latest articles by Claire Turner
News and Comment
As Brits, we love to complain - about the weather, the traffic, and our healthcare system. If you were to pick a random person on the street, you could pretty much guarantee they would be able to find something to moan a…
Cats
Your cat is ill, the vet’s run bloods and has come back to say the PCV is low. What on earth does that mean? Cats are a mystery. And when they’re ill, trying to figure out what’s wrong with them can sometimes be more puz…
Breeds
Sometimes here in Britain, it feels like the sun never makes an appearance. It seems like we constantly live under a blanket of thick grey cloud with or without various forms of precipitation. However, in recent years, f…
Law
Historically, owning a pet was seen as a significant hurdle when looking to rent a property or a room. The majority of adverts would quite clearly state ‘no pets’, and although some could be swayed with th…
Behaviour
Cats have long been thought of as quite mysterious animals, right back to the time of the Ancient Egyptians when cats were believed to be magical and able to bring good luck to those who had one in their house. Not only…
Dogs
On 1st February 2024, a ban on owning XL bully type dogs came into force across the UK. Owners who wished to keep their XL bully type dog legally, had to apply for exemption, which came with a long li…