Latest articles by Claire Turner
Dogs
It is a procedure that most dog owners are familiar with, or at least aware of – that of neutering your pet. Neutering is the process of removing some or all of an animal’s reproductive tract; namely the testicles in mal…
Christmas
For many people, the animal most synonymous with Christmas is the reindeer. We all know that without Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donna, Blitzen and of course, Rudolph, Father Christmas would never be ab…
Animal Welfare
A traditional Sunday roast, a lazy summer BBQ or just a good old fry-up; for many people, meat is a big part of their diet. In recent years, more emphasis has been placed on knowing the origins of the meat we eat. For mo…
Cats
Bringing home a new pet is a very exciting time; be it a dog or a cat, from a rescue centre or breeder, your first pet or your twenty first. But it does pay to be prepared so you can make the most of enjoying the time wi…
Life as vet - what its like
Unfortunately, stress is often seen as a normal part of modern everyday life. Events of the past 18 months have only served to heighten that stress for many people. One area that has really been hit hard is the veterinar…
New Pet
As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, many of us begin to think of hunkering down. Thick jumpers, warm fires and comfort food. For some animals, this change in season will bring about similar thoughts. For the…
