Latest articles by Claire Turner
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…
Choosing a vet
When we send our children to school, we may look at the most recent OFSTED report to help us make a decision. When choosing a GP surgery, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections can provide guidance and ratings for…
Cats
At this time of year, as temperatures drop, vets will begin to see specific issues arising in our pets. One of the most dangerous and scary to see is antifreeze poisoning. Antifreeze is something that many of us will hav…