Latest articles by Claire Turner
Common Conditions
With an ageing human population, the options to help the elderly move around and maintain their independence are becoming more and varied. But what about our ageing canine population? We obviously don’t expect them to st…
Medicines
Veterinary costs are very much under the spotlight in the UK at present. Costs are going up in nearly every area of our lives; so it’s no surprise that people are doing whatever they can to save money where their pets ar…
Surgery
Many of us have experienced taking our pet to have surgery at the local veterinary clinic, for either routine or emergency reasons. But have you ever stopped to think about what actually goes on behind the scenes? Behind…
Breeds
Searching for the perfect dog breed for your family can be tricky – big or small? Short hair or long hair? Lazy or active? Clever or stupid…..? Well, maybe not the last one, but some dog breeds have a bit of a reputation…
Case study
Bert was a well loved, working labrador, the fifth generation to live at Mistletoe Farm with the Dell family. He would regularly help Mr Dell on the shoots, picking up and retrieving just like he was bred to do. But the…
Breeds
There are now over 350 recognised dog breeds worldwide, according to the FCI (the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, or World Canine Organisation). But in the UK, only 4 are considered so dangerous, they are listed a…
