Latest articles by Claire Turner
Breeds
Cross-breeds are, as the name suggests, a mixture of two or more breeds. Historically, cross-breeds were always seen as healthier than a pure-breed dog. But is this true and does it affect whether you should get pet insu…
Common Conditions
Acne is a common bane of many teenagers’ lives but did you know that dogs can get it too? Although the causes are different, the appearance can be very similar. So what is canine acne and how do you treat it?…
Poisons and Hazards
During the hot summer months, many dogs like nothing more than diving into the nearest lake for a cooling swim. Normally this is a perfectly safe past-time but there is one thing that owners need to be aware of – blue-gr…
Pet Diet and Nutrition
These days we are a lot more focussed on where our food comes from and the quality of the food that we eat. Many people are also concerned about the same for their pets; with the pet food market having exploded in the la…
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…
