Latest articles by Claire Turner
New Pet
We all love the idea of rescuing an animal; being able to take on a dog or cat that has come from a bad background, a cruel start in life, and give them a loving and safe home. Being the one to turn their life around, al…
Behaviour
Anyone who’s been in the unfortunate position to witness, or be involved in, a dog fight will know that it can be a pretty terrifying place to be. Dogs can fight for many reasons – fear, feeling threatened, territory (in…
Behaviour
All dogs will lick their paws occasionally as part of their regular grooming regime. Their paws are obviously the part of their body that is most likely to get dirty, being in contact with the ground the most. But excess…
New vet
The world of veterinary medicine is full of scientific words and phrases, not commonly used in day-to-day life. Normally, when we speak to clients, we can explain what we mean so that everyone has an understanding of the…
Dogs
With Christmas just around the corner, the shops are filling with tasty treats to tempt even the healthiest eaters. As the temperature drops, we turn our back on salads and BBQs in favour of hearty portions of cottage pi…
Cats
Winter is nearly here and many of us will spend the next few months sniffling and snuffling our way through a variety of colds and flu. But what about our pets? There are a variety of reasons why dogs and cats can start…
