Latest articles by David Harris
Dogs
You may have heard recently that owners of imported dogs are increasingly being asked to get blood tests done for a relatively rare infection, Brucella canis. In some cases, vet practices are reportedly saying that they…
Dogs
Given the recent rises in Brucella canis in the UK, many vets are now requiring owners of imported dogs to have their dogs tested for this potentially dangerous and zoonotic bacterium. However, concerns have been raised…
News and Comment
Since the Northern Ireland Protocol came into effect when the UK left the EU’s regulatory framework, the law has been clear that to travel with a dog from the mainland UK to Northern Ireland, rabies vaccination and onero…
Christmas
Over the Christmas period, most people are able to take a break - even if just a few days - to celebrate (or not!), relax, and recharge. This year especially, I think we all need a few “down days” to escape the world and…
Bird
While we’ve been (quite sensibly!) worrying about a pandemic that affects humans, it’s important we don’t take our eyes off an older potential pandemic disease… Avian Flu. While the current strain isn’t as disruptive or…
Life as vet - what its like
With a truly vast array of supplements on the shelves, all promising to help maintain our cats’ in tip-top health… Which ones are actually being used by vets? What do vets use for their own pets? We asked our cat-owning…
