Latest articles by Claire Turner
Cats
What links Lurch in the Addams Family, pro-wrestler Andre the Giant, and Jaws from the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me? They all suffered from the condition known as acromegaly caused by an excess of growth hormone…
Case study
Moose was a pretty sorry sight when he ambled through the waiting room door with his owner Mr Brown. His left eye was held tightly closed and a watery discharge matted the whole of the left side of his face. When he trie…
Behaviour
Dogs and children can be a match made in heaven. Growing up with a dog can provide an idyllic childhood and a companion for many years. Dogs provide love, affection, support and a reason to exercise. But sadly, sometimes…
Behaviour
It’s a familiar but embarrassing situation that many dog owners have found themselves in. They stop to talk to a neighbour in the street, it’s a particularly busy school run, or Nan pops over for a cup of tea and suddenl…
Behaviour
Terrified toms and quivering queens – cats aren’t known for their bravery. The phrase ‘scaredy cat’ does have some basis in truth and although it doesn’t apply to every feline; certainly the majority will spend at least…
Case study
It was a cold, snowy evening when Mrs Taylor brought Bob in to see vet Joanne. The weather had been awful all week and Bob had spent most of his time gazing longingly out of the window at the ever-falling flakes. He didn…
