Latest articles by Claire Turner
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…
News and Comment
If you’ve ever had the misfortune to need an out of hours vet, either at night, on a weekend or on a bank holiday, then you will know that the fees involved will often be higher than the regular daytime ones, sometimes m…
Common Conditions
Dogs can vomit for many different reasons. It can sometimes be tricky to figure out what the cause is and therefore how to help them. As well as carrying out a physical examination, we can also look at the vomit in more…
Behaviour
There is nothing more comforting at times of stress than a big, cosy hug. Obviously, for an anxious person, this can be offered easily, but what about for an anxious dog? It’s not uncommon for dogs to be fearful in a var…
Dogs
Now this may not be a question you’ve ever considered, but if you breed, or are planning to breed from your dog, or if you’re new to owning female dogs, then it may become more relevant. To say a dog has ‘periods’ is act…
Breeds
Boxers are a very popular breed in the UK but sadly, as with many dog breeds, they are known for certain health problems. For them the focus is often on their heart. The heart is an incredibly intricate organ with many p…
