Latest articles by Claire Turner
Cats
These days there seems to be a million and one different options of cat food available, all claiming to be the best for your pet. It’s not a matter of just ‘wet’ or ‘dry’ food any more; there’s canned food, dry food, fre…
Dogs
Bringing a dog home is a very exciting time but there’s a lot to think about beforehand. One of the biggest decisions to make is whether to re-home a rescue dog or to buy a puppy from a breeder. Everyone will have their…
New vet
These days, everything seems to be mobile and based on convenience – phones, the internet, music. There are mobile mechanics, mobile hairdressers and yes, even mobile vets. For many people, taking their pet to the vet is…
New Pet
Rabbits can make great pets, for young and old alike. There are many different breeds of rabbit out there in all shapes and sizes with the largest being the Flemish Giant, which averages over twice the weight of the most…
Breeds
Deciding which breed of dog would be best to join your family can be tricky. There are so many to choose from, all with their own good (and not so good) points. Generally owners-to-be will have an idea whether they would…
Animal Welfare
As our pets age, we start to become aware of their own mortality but it isn’t the quantity of their life that should be the priority, but the quality. Quality of life is a phrase that’s banded around a lot in veterinary…