Latest articles by Claire Turner
Dogs
No one wants to think about the death of a beloved pet. But it may be helpful to know in advance, the options that you have once the time comes. It can be a very stressful and upsetting time. So having an idea of what to…
Pet Insurance
Pet insurance can be a confusing subject and everyone seems to have an opinion on it. So where can you go for real advice? The first person that might come to mind would be your vet as they deal with many different claim…
Behaviour
These days, social media pages are full of posts appealing for help to find lost dogs. Sadly, some of these will have been stolen, a worrying trend that seems to have increased during lockdown. But some may simply have r…
Pet Insurance
Owning a pet can be expensive. Dogs will cost their owners on average £21,000 over their lifetime and cats, around £17,000. Even rabbits don’t come cheap as they should be kept in pairs. Meaning the lifetime cost for two…
Farm animal
For most people, TB, or tuberculosis, is something that happens in the countryside, affects cows, is spread by badgers and causes lots of arguments. These are all true. But to those involved with TB control in the UK, it…
Smallholders
Owning a smallholding is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, especially as people spend more time at home. But did you know that whether you own one animal or a thousand animals, the rules around the movement of liv…
